If you love the flow of a half drop but hate how long it takes to build one, this is my favorite shortcut. A false half drop gives you that staggered, “designer” movement—without actually constructing a full half drop repeat. The best part? You only design half the pattern, then
from 0 to 100+ average monthly Orders Before we dive into how I scaled my POD (Print-on-Demand) shops, let me take you back to the beginning. I didn’t start with a business plan or grand vision. I was simply uploading artwork to platforms like Spoonflower, letting them handle printing, shipping,
Feeling overwhelmed by AI, algorithms & burnout? You’re not alone. Let’s dive into the real threats facing artists in 2026—and how to stay inspired, creative, and focused no matter what tech throws your way. Time to protect your creativity and build a resilient art practice in 2026 and beyond.
I have met so many artists over the years who both make beautiful art and are willing to put in the work needed to succeed, BUT they can’t seem to make more than a few dollars a month from their art. I have been making a full-time income from my
Choosing a Word of the Year is one of my favorite creative rituals. It’s simple, reflective, and grounding—and it gives you something visual to return to when things feel chaotic or overwhelming. In this relaxed draw-along tutorial, I’m sharing how I create a hand-lettered Word of the Year illustration in
I’ve been making patterns on my iPad for almost seven years, and over the years I’ve refined my process to cut out all the unnecessary steps so I can focus on what I actually want to do, (which, let’s be honest y’all, is draw flowers all day). In fact, I’ve
Ever feel like your art business is hard to explain—even to yourself? You’re not alone. A lot of creative entrepreneurs get stuck in the “I make all the things” phase… which often means no one really knows what you do. In this post, we’ll walk through why defining your creative
Liz: Hello creatives! This week I’m excited to share a post from my Marketing and Design Assistant of 5 years Emily Patriquin aka @emilydabbles who designed a beautiful 2026 butterfly themed calendar this year and shares below about how she used her calendar art on other products to maximize her
Dear friend/family member of a creative person, If you are looking for some gift ideas for your creative loved one, this is for you! I know that these sometimes-strange and quirky folks can be hard to buy for, but trust me when I say that they will never dislike a
Ever feel like you’re working so hard but not really getting anywhere in your art business? You’re not alone. So many creatives I talk to are stuck in the same frustrating place: jumping from idea to idea, doubting their work, or trying to do it all without a clear plan.
For years, many surface designers have been cobbling together a mix of tools (Procreate, Adobe, Affinity, etc.). Some of the apps are on subscriptions, some are a one-time fee, and others are free with (sometimes embarrassing) ads that I’ve personally had to carefully edit out of my class videos to
