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THE CREATIVE BLOG

Welcome to my blog space where I will be sharing about all things creativity, my art endeavours, life pursuing an art business and other fun things!

Notion weekly calendar screenshot showing time-blocked schedule for art business tasks, personal routines, appointments, and rotation priorities, illustrating an organized system for productivity and goal planning

Notion weekly calendar screenshot showing time-blocked schedule for art business tasks, personal routines, appointments, and rotation priorities, illustrating an organized system for productivity and goal planning

How I Run My Business While Working Full Time

Sep 6, 20257 min read

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Sep 1, 20251 min read

Handmade watercolor swatches in varying shades of green, from cool ultramarines to warm earthy tones, painted on textured watercolor paper.

Handmade watercolor swatches in varying shades of green, from cool ultramarines to warm earthy tones, painted on textured watercolor paper.

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part 3

Sep 1, 20254 min read

Botanical Illustration Colored Pencil Pink Fuchsia

Botanical Illustration Colored Pencil Pink Fuchsia

Studio Notes: Calm Days, Creative Seeds

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Aug 1, 20251 min read

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Jul 21, 20256 min read

Watercolor botanical illustration featuring a summer vegetable harvest, including ripe tomatoes on the vine, garlic cloves, red onion, fresh artichoke, broad beans, and a textured green leaf. The painting highlights the organic and natural beauty of homegrown produce with realistic detail and vibrant color. Captioned "summer in the garden – 100% organic. grown with love," it’s perfect for kitchen, farmhouse, or garden-themed wall decor.

Watercolor botanical illustration featuring a summer vegetable harvest, including ripe tomatoes on the vine, garlic cloves, red onion, fresh artichoke, broad beans, and a textured green leaf. The painting highlights the organic and natural beauty of homegrown produce with realistic detail and vibrant color. Captioned "summer in the garden – 100% organic. grown with love," it’s perfect for kitchen, farmhouse, or garden-themed wall decor.

Studio Notes: On Saying No, Slowing Down, and Moving Forward

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Jul 10, 20252 min read

Handmade watercolor palette from the 'Poems About You' collection, featuring soft, muted colors in a ceramic palette—ideal for painting florals, journaling, or everyday creative use.

Handmade watercolor palette from the 'Poems About You' collection, featuring soft, muted colors in a ceramic palette—ideal for painting florals, journaling, or everyday creative use.

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part 2

Jul 7, 20253 min read

Vibrant hand-painted watercolor floral wreath in progress, featuring colorful blooms and lush green leaves surrounding a soft blue center — botanical art perfect for spring or summer inspiration, stationery designs, or wall prints. Watercolor palette and brushes visible, showcasing the creative process

Vibrant hand-painted watercolor floral wreath in progress, featuring colorful blooms and lush green leaves surrounding a soft blue center — botanical art perfect for spring or summer inspiration, stationery designs, or wall prints. Watercolor palette and brushes visible, showcasing the creative process

What Matters Most: Lessons in Clarity, Character, and Choice

May 31, 20252 min read

Close-up of a botanical watercolor painting of a coffee plant with vibrant red coffee cherries and deep green leaves, framed by a hand-painted gold circle. Surrounding the artwork are handmade watercolor pans in rich shades of red, brown, and green, along with Winsor & Newton brushes, a ceramic palette, and delicate dried flowers. This botanical illustration showcases artisanal materials and natural pigments, perfect for lovers of coffee, watercolor art, slow living, and creative process aesthetics.

Close-up of a botanical watercolor painting of a coffee plant with vibrant red coffee cherries and deep green leaves, framed by a hand-painted gold circle. Surrounding the artwork are handmade watercolor pans in rich shades of red, brown, and green, along with Winsor & Newton brushes, a ceramic palette, and delicate dried flowers. This botanical illustration showcases artisanal materials and natural pigments, perfect for lovers of coffee, watercolor art, slow living, and creative process aesthetics.

Studio Notes: Learning, Growing, and Trusting the Process in 2025

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 31, 20252 min read

Watercolor painting of vibrant wildflowers arranged in an oval shape, featuring marigolds, camellias, nasturtiums, cornflowers, and other botanical blooms. The artwork sits on a white desk alongside a paint palette, pencil, and dried flowers — capturing a quiet moment in the artist’s studio.

Watercolor painting of vibrant wildflowers arranged in an oval shape, featuring marigolds, camellias, nasturtiums, cornflowers, and other botanical blooms. The artwork sits on a white desk alongside a paint palette, pencil, and dried flowers — capturing a quiet moment in the artist’s studio.

Studio Notes: Stepping Away to Move Forward

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 17, 20252 min read

A blog post about letting go of rigid plans, adjusting to life changes, and reconnecting with creativity through acceptance.

A blog post about letting go of rigid plans, adjusting to life changes, and reconnecting with creativity through acceptance.

Studio Notes: A Season of Surrender

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 16, 20252 min read

A cozy, heartfelt studio update blog post from a botanical watercolor artist reflecting on February's creative journey. The artist shares insights about balancing work and art, finishing commission pieces, preparing a new painting collection, and refreshing her shop. She discusses the challenges of staying intentional during busy times and invites readers to reflect on their own routines and habits. A gentle, inspiring note to reconnect with creativity.

A cozy, heartfelt studio update blog post from a botanical watercolor artist reflecting on February's creative journey. The artist shares insights about balancing work and art, finishing commission pieces, preparing a new painting collection, and refreshing her shop. She discusses the challenges of staying intentional during busy times and invites readers to reflect on their own routines and habits. A gentle, inspiring note to reconnect with creativity.

Studio Notes – Finding Rhythm in a Busy Season

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 15, 20251 min read

A cozy flat lay of a vision board in progress with botanical elements, watercolor sketches, and stationery scattered on a wooden desk. A cup of tea, dried flowers, and soft natural lighting create a calm and intentional atmosphere, reflecting a moment of goal setting and creativity for the new year.

A cozy flat lay of a vision board in progress with botanical elements, watercolor sketches, and stationery scattered on a wooden desk. A cup of tea, dried flowers, and soft natural lighting create a calm and intentional atmosphere, reflecting a moment of goal setting and creativity for the new year.

Studio Notes: Easing into the New Year & Embracing the Season to Bloom

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 14, 20251 min read

Burnout and The Journey Back to Myself

Burnout and The Journey Back to Myself

Burnout and The Journey Back to Myself

May 13, 20259 min read

A cozy flat lay of a vision board in progress with botanical elements, watercolor sketches, and stationery scattered on a wooden desk. A cup of tea, dried flowers, and soft natural lighting create a calm and intentional atmosphere, reflecting a moment of goal setting and creativity for the new year.

A cozy flat lay of a vision board in progress with botanical elements, watercolor sketches, and stationery scattered on a wooden desk. A cup of tea, dried flowers, and soft natural lighting create a calm and intentional atmosphere, reflecting a moment of goal setting and creativity for the new year.

Studio Notes: Slowing Down, Dreaming Ahead

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 13, 20251 min read

Flat lay of a watercolor artist’s desk with floral artwork, paintbrushes, a planner, and soft natural lighting – representing a fresh start and end-of-year reflection.

Flat lay of a watercolor artist’s desk with floral artwork, paintbrushes, a planner, and soft natural lighting – representing a fresh start and end-of-year reflection.

Studio Notes: Letting Go to Make Space

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 12, 20251 min read

Studio Notes: Embracing Novelty and Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Studio Notes: Embracing Novelty and Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Studio Notes: Embracing Novelty and Mindfulness in Everyday Life

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 11, 20251 min read

A watercolor artist reflects on a slow and disrupted September in the studio, sharing honest thoughts on productivity struggles, finding balance, and updates on new art prints, patterns, and an upcoming shop launch.

A watercolor artist reflects on a slow and disrupted September in the studio, sharing honest thoughts on productivity struggles, finding balance, and updates on new art prints, patterns, and an upcoming shop launch.

Studio Notes: A Gentle September

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 8, 20251 min read

A serene scene of a peaceful nature walk symbolizing clarity and simplicity, paired with text summarizing four methods from Ryan Holiday’s “Decluttering Your Life” video: Do Less, Wipe Off the Dust of Earthly Life, Bathe in Beauty, and Audit Your Time—each encouraging intentional living and mindful time management.

A serene scene of a peaceful nature walk symbolizing clarity and simplicity, paired with text summarizing four methods from Ryan Holiday’s “Decluttering Your Life” video: Do Less, Wipe Off the Dust of Earthly Life, Bathe in Beauty, and Audit Your Time—each encouraging intentional living and mindful time management.

4 More Ways to Declutter Your Life: Insights from Ryan Holiday

Apr 30, 20253 min read

Ranunculus and peonies Watercolor Vintage Botanical Painting

Ranunculus and peonies Watercolor Vintage Botanical Painting

Lighten Your Load: 4 Gentle Ways to Begin Decluttering Your Life

Mar 29, 20252 min read

The Productivity Tools That Keep My Art Business Running While Working Full-Time

The Productivity Tools That Keep My Art Business Running While Working Full-Time

The Productivity Tools That Keep My Art Business Running While Working Full-Time

Mar 11, 20257 min read

A blog post exploring "The 5 Types of Wealth" by Sahil Bloom, covering time, social, mental, physical, and financial wealth.

A blog post exploring "The 5 Types of Wealth" by Sahil Bloom, covering time, social, mental, physical, and financial wealth.

The 5 Types of Wealth: Designing a Life of Purpose and Fulfillment

Feb 28, 20255 min read

7 Powerful Life & Art Business Lessons I Learned in 2023 & 2024 (That Changed Everything)

7 Powerful Life & Art Business Lessons I Learned in 2023 & 2024 (That Changed Everything)

7 Powerful Life & Art Business Lessons I Learned in 2023 & 2024 (That Changed Everything)

ENTREPENEURSHIP & BUSINESS

Feb 13, 20257 min read

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part I

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part I

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part I

Jan 27, 20253 min read

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