This is actually a post I shared on Instagram in November. I wanted to share it again here because I think it’s something many artists deal with. And it was, and still is embarassing to share that I could be so gullible and trusting [at least at first] but I also want to give a warning to other artists and small businesses out there. *** … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: Part One

I just received my new business cards and am very happy with how they turned out. The artwork and logo were done by hand and scanned in, and the cards designed in Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva. Opening the box and taking them out reminded me of how, when I first started this business seriously in 2019, it felt weird going from making art solely for enjoyment to … Continue reading The Story of a Logo…[and a ‘Meet-Cute’]

…and I just realized last week that I didn’t update my website once since February 2021, despite having lofty goals and expectations. I will be gentle on myself [something I’m trying to do more of] and instead focus on it more this year. I am happy to share that I did get some other things done/started – I focused on my Etsy shop which thankfully … Continue reading 2021 has come and gone…

The evolution of a pattern…🌺💮🌸 This pattern may look familiar to some of you – and that’s because it’s undergone a few transformations over the last few weeks. I think I’ve finally made one that I’m happy with, which I’m excited about since I did really like the colours in this one and was hoping to create a version that I actually want to share … Continue reading The Evolution of a Pattern

Every child is an arist. The problem is how to remain an atist once we grow up – Pablo Picasso One thing I love as much as making art is sharing it and teaching it to others. Throughout university I taught art classes to children and youth at my hometown art gallery when I was home over the summer and on breaks. As a teacher, … Continue reading Art Class

By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have—or have had—a mental illness. – Canadian Mental Health Association I am among 50% of Canadians who has struggled with mental illness. It’s not easy to share that and write it so publicly but I know the importance of removing the stigma around openly talking about mental health – in general but especially … Continue reading Art Therapy

You’ll never have time for art after becoming a mom That’s what I was told and what I had internalized. As excited as I was to be a mom and as much as I love it and am grateful now, I honestly thought that I would never have time for art and creativity again. Or at least not for a few years. Alhumdulillah the opposite … Continue reading Motherhood & Art