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2024 Recap and 2025 Vision

2024 was a whirlwind of firsts for me as I hired new people, tried new ventures and tech, and expanded my reach as an artist and teacher.  Below is a look at the ups and downs of the year, and a peek at what is to come in 2025. etsy

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Create a Block Print Style Illustration in Procreate

Discover how to create a trendy block print style illustration in Procreate! Perfect for standalone art prints, greeting cards, or seamless patterns, this tutorial will help you achieve a beautiful handmade look. Watch the Tutorial If you’re a see it on “paper” person, keep reading below.  Otherwise, check out this

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Block Print Style Pattern and Illustration

In the age of AI, it’s time to embrace your messy humanness y’all!  Anyone can now make sleek and “perfect” art, so we get to drop all expectations of being perfect and go back to what we do best: being imperfect humans. In this new class, we are embracing our

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Inside My Tiny House Studio

When I got the keys to my tiny house studio this year, I had to take a moment to step back and appreciate how far I’ve come.  I literally started this journey as a depressed customer service agent with no creative income, and here I am, about ten years later,

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Create & Use Vine Brushes in Procreate

In this post, you’ll learn how to create these handmade Vine Brushes in Procreate to add a personal touch to your designs! Whether you’re decorating ornaments, creating borders, or making sellable brush sets, this tutorial will guide you through every step – from sketching your shapes to adjusting brush settings.

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Sell Your Stuff Field Guide

100+ ways to share your art and creative skills So many of you have asked me how to get started with selling your artwork, or how to grow an existing creative business, and my answer is finally ready for you! Usually I’ve answered something like “it’s complicated and it depends…”

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Create Modern Gouache Florals in Procreate

Learn how to create unique, modern gouache florals using Procreate! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through techniques to break away from basic floral shapes, helping you develop a fresh and sellable floral style. Use these florals for cards, calendars, stickers, or just to share online. Watch the Tutorial If

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Easy Ornament Designs in Procreate + Tips to Sell Your Art Online

Learn how to create beautiful, personalized holiday ornaments using Procreate in this beginner-friendly (but scalable for intermediate and advanced artists) tutorial! Whether you’re looking to design custom ornaments with illustrations or add a special touch with names and dates, this step-by-step guide will help you go from concept to finished

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Learn How to Design and Sell Holiday Ornaments

If what is stopping you from selling ornaments is all the little details that go into designing, printing, and shipping them, hear this: it’s so much easier than it seems!   I created a class all about my process for designing and selling ornaments using a print-on-demand fulfillment company (so I

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Improve Your Script for Beautiful, Sellable Designs

In this quick and easy tutorial, you’ll transform your handwriting into beautiful, sellable art with the 4 S’s of Script! Learn my simple method (all done in Procreate) to create polished lettering for projects like greeting cards. Grab your free brush set below and start designing! Watch the Tutorial If

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