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2 Free Adult Coloring Pages

To celebrate the upcoming release of my new Art Nouveau Coloring Book, I’m giving away two pages that you can use on your iPad or print out to add your favorite color style to the linework. the book I had so much fun designing each and every page of this

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Vectorizing is actually fun

Creating vector art might sound intimidating, but it’s actually fast, fun, and surprisingly flexible—especially if you’re working on an iPad. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the entire process of vectorizing your artwork using Adobe Capture and Affinity Designer, so you can easily turn your hand-drawn or Procreate designs

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A Self-Publishing Journey

I’m Emily and I’ve worked with Liz since 2020. This year she encouraged me to take the leap and publish my own children’s book on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). And I wanted to share a bit of that journey with you. I’m one of those people who love to take

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Self-Published Artist Starter Pack

I know so many artists who want to create artwork for books (picture books, coloring books, planners, activity books, etc.) but keep that long-held dream in the back of their minds because they don’t know where to start. I’m on a mission to get artists excited about creating books and

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Easy Animal Drawing in Procreate

Struggling with drawing animals in your illustrations or pattern work? You’re not alone—and today’s tutorial is the perfect starting point! In this quick and easy Procreate session, you’ll follow a repeatable process to confidently sketch cute animals (like foxes!) with simple shapes and expressive details. Whether you want to add

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A Picture Book From Idea to Published

When I first started telling my creative friends that I was writing and illustrating a picture book, I got so many interesting responses.  Some were excited for me, expressing their own desire to do it in the future.  Some were cautionary, telling me they’ve tried and it was too hard. 

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Should You Do Art Contests?

So many artists in the process of building a creative business have asked me “Should I do art contests?”.  The answer is complicated because it depends a lot on your goals, the kind of work you make, and how much time you have on your hands.  Below I’ll share my

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Stop Hoarding Your Art: How to Share Your Work with Confidence

Many artists create stunning collections, illustrations, and designs—only to keep them hidden away on their devices or in sketchbooks. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Today, we’ll explore why this happens and how to break free from doubt, perfectionism, and hesitation so you can confidently share your work with

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How I Got Featured in Women Create Magazine

I’m beyond excited to share with you all that I was featured in a 14-page spread in Women Create magazine, an inspiring publication that I’ve been reading for years!  In this post I want to share with you all the details of how this feature came about and how you can

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How to Design Embroidery Patterns on Your iPad

Learn how to create embroidery patterns from start to finish using your iPad! Whether you’re designing for personal projects or looking to sell printed embroidery patterns, this guide covers sketching, testing, printing on fabric, and even monetizing your designs. Watch the Tutorial If you’re a see it on “paper” person,

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