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.
If you’re anything like me (or most creatives I know), your time is not unlimited. Between day jobs, caregiving, and trying to squeeze in actual creative time, marketing and selling your art can feel impossible. But here’s the good news: you don’t need tons of time to start selling your art
Whether you’re designing a calendar, planner, journal, or printable template, Affinity Designer gives you the precise tools to turn your ideas into polished, sellable products. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I create templates that I use and sell—from calendars to digital planners —using Affinity’s move tools, vector features,
Have you ever felt that icky feeling when someone’s trying to sell you something online? As creatives, we really don’t want to become that person. We want to build authentic connections with our audience—not pushy sales funnels. But what if I told you that affiliate marketing can actually be classy,
If perspective feels confusing or “too technical,” you’re not alone. I hear this all the time from artists who want dimensional scenes but don’t want a math lesson. In this post, I’ll show you how to use Procreate’s built-in perspective tools to quickly sketch, refine, and ink objects—from a vintage
Choosing a path to sell your art can feel overwhelming—so many platforms, so little time! In this post, I’m sharing my journey from Spoonflower to self-publishing, including the real turning points that helped me grow a sustainable art business. Whether you’re starting from scratch or stuck in decision fatigue, this
You don’t need fancy handwriting or calligraphy experience to create a lettering style that sells. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I design unique hand-drawn letters for greeting cards, calendars, and even sellable fonts—starting with just one simple letter sheet. This process is fun, low-pressure, and full of creative
Explore how artists can thrive using both mediums in the age of AI. Let’s talk about what really works—and how I blend both worlds to make meaningful (and sellable) work. This topic has been on my mind a lot lately. With AI-generated artwork getting better and faster, I’ve been asking myself
Whether you’re designing a calendar, planner, journal, or printable template, Affinity Designer gives you the precise tools to turn your ideas into polished, sellable products. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I create templates that I use and sell—from calendars to digital planners —using Affinity’s move tools, vector features,
Building a creative business from scratch can feel overwhelming—but the truth is, you don’t need magic, luck, or even endless talent to get started. In this video, I share exactly how I went from $0 to $10k as a surface designer and letterer, and how you can do it too—with
Designing for adult coloring books isn’t about creating complex illustrations — it’s about making space for creativity and play. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how real colorers use your artwork to express themselves through shading, blending, burnishing, and more. You’ll learn how to design pages that welcome a wide range
Designing a calendar might sound like a huge time commitment, but with a focused plan and the right niche, it can become one of the most profitable and repeatable projects in your creative business. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how I’ve sold over 1,400 calendars on Etsy, the