Do you like sweet pastries? Are you tall? Some questions are easier to answer than others. …but have you ever…
How to Make Your Own Luck as a Creative
I had two friends with the same problem: they were looking for an apartment and couldn’t find anything. Let’s call…
Shifting Nervousness Into Excitement (Kick Uncertainty in the Face)
Lately, I haven’t been writing as many blog posts as I would like to. I also had to pause my…
Artists Don’t Need A Break
This week I’m pausing my latest series (Creating a Picture Book From Scratch) to talk about something that’s been on…
Overcoming Writer’s Block :: Creating a Picture Book From Scratch (Part 5)
In this blog series, I’ve been sharing all my struggles and discoveries as I’m creating my picture book. I wrote…
Failing Towards Success :: Creating a Picture Book From Scratch (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a series where I share the struggles, failures, and victories that I’ve encountered since I…
The Recipe To The Perfect Picture Book Workflow
We’ve all seen it: The supposedly magic step-by-step workflow that guarantees you create the perfect Picture Book from scratch. But when…
When Working Harder Delays Your Creative Goals
The other day I went to the gym, looked at the new workout plan that my trainer made me and…
Can’t Focus On Your Art? My Three Tips For A Healthy Workspace
When I try to optimize my energy and time I’m looking for opportunities to remove friction. What is constantly getting in…
Is It Really Simple? When Misconceptions Get In The Way Of Your Art
The other day, I met this lovely and kind children’s book illustrator who was struggling with the book she was…