Here is where I post letters about art, music, and writing to share helpful information, my inspiration, and little snippets of my life.
Letter No. 53 {inktober 2021}
It’s time for Inktober again! Here are the prompt list and guidelines I created for this year.
Letter No. 51 {Kyle Steed]
I recently discovered a new artist on Instagram and was inspired to create some of my own abstract pieces.
Letter No. 49 [2020 inspired art]
I was looking through some photos, found this abstract piece I made a few months ago, and wanted to share it. :)
Letter No. 48 [four marketing resources]
Trying to improve your marketing tactics and grow as a business? Here are four free marketing resources.
Letter No. 46 [homemade valentine’s cards]
Here are a few little Valentine’s illustrations I made for my family. :)
Letter No. 45 [making album cover art]
This is how I created the cover art for my February release, “Watch Over You”!
Letter No. 35 [burn-out]
We’ve all experienced burn-out. Here are some of my go-to ways of coping with it and coming out of it.
Letter No. 33 [books for authors/illustrators]
Learning the craft of being an author/illustrator can be daunting, so I’ve shared a handful of the books I’ve found most helpful in my journey.
Letter No. 31 [songwriter interview]
Just a little interview about songwriting and my process and inspiration.
Letter No. 25 [the entrepreneur mindset]
I had to share some encouraging tidbits about the entrepreneur mindset from a video I recently watched of Robert Kiyosaki.
Letter No. 17 [selling on Society6]
Everything I can tell you about launching your own shop on Society6.
Letter No. 15 [finding your work rhythm]
Sometimes what works for other artists won’t work for you, so I gathered a few tips on finding your own work rhythm.
Letter No. 13 [slow growth]
Starting a business is slower and more painful than I thought, but it also gives me hope, and should give any other artists starting out that same hope.
Letter No. 12 [podcasts for artists]
Podcasts that are helping me learn about making a living as an artist.
Letter No. 6 [quarantine]
As the quarantine gets extended, here are a few thoughts and a few illustrators to cheer you.
Letter No. 5 [hitting the jackpot]
I’ve never found a better resource from just one person—it has already changed the way I think about being an entrepreneur, and I’ve only just discovered it!
Letter No. 3 [on bravery]
When someone openly shares something dear, there is always risk involved, and I’m starting to realize just how much bravery is required of artists.