Creating a calendar page isn’t just about making something pretty—it’s about designing with intention. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my entire process, from sketch to final color, using the same method I used to design my best-selling calendar. Whether you’re creating one page or prepping a full 12-month
I keep hearing from artists that they think it’s great that I can sell my calendars around the world, but they don’t think it’s possible for them. I hear you! It is easy to look at someone with a big audience and assume that you can’t have the same results.
So many artists and designers have asked me the question: “What time of year should I design a calendar?” The answer is a bit more complex than a simple date. It depends on the kind of calendar you want to make, how quickly you work, and where you’re going to
My new Art Nouveau Coloring Book is live and ready for colorers around the world to explore with their favorite materials and coloring style! In this post you’ll learn more about the book and hopefully get inspired to make your own or add your personal style to these pages with
Most print-on-demand platforms keep us in the dark when it comes to what’s actually selling. That makes it hard to know what kind of art to make, where to focus your time, or how to build a successful shop. But there’s one platform that’s doing things differently—and it’s changing the
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
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
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
Publishing a book as an artist might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of my podcast-style series, I share how I published my own children’s book (plus several others!) and why this process is far more doable than most artists realize. Whether you’re dreaming of a
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
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
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.