(And what to fix before you send the next email) If you’ve been pitching your art to companies and hearing absolutely nothing back, I know how discouraging that can feel. It’s so easy to assume your work just isn’t good enough, or that everyone else somehow knows a secret you
If you’ve ever opened your Procreate gallery and thought, “I have so much art in here… but none of it is becoming anything,” this tutorial is for you. Instead of starting from scratch, I’m going to show you how to pull one illustration you already love and turn it into
(And How to Get Found Online and Make More Sales) If you’ve ever looked at your shop full of artwork and wondered why sales are low or nonexistent, you’re not alone. A lot of artists start to assume the platforms are just too saturated, or that success online is only
If you’ve ever shared a pattern online and worried about white seam lines, blurry images, or worse—someone stealing your repeat block—you’re not alone. I see artists run into these problems all the time. Some people share their full repeat blocks at large sizes, which makes it easy for companies, bots,
(And Why Most Artists Are Wasting Time on the Wrong Platforms) Feeling frustrated because you’re posting constantly… and nothing is happening? You’re not alone. Many artists are spending hours every week sharing their art using methods that don’t drive sales, licensing contracts, or quality traffic. This post is part of my Art
If you’ve ever wanted to offer more colorways—but got stuck because recoloring takes forever—this workflow is going to feel like a cheat code. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how I recolor vector repeat patterns in a fraction of the time using a free Pattern Recolorer tool, and then how
Ever heard someone say that POD (print-on-demand) products are low-quality?There’s a lot of talk online about whether POD is worth it—or just a shortcut to disappointing your customers. Let’s dive into today’s topic: How to tell if POD is the right fit for your creative practice—and how to avoid the
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
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.
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
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
