My little journal.
Here I share DIYs, art supply recommendations, and glimpses into my creative process.
Art Supplies I Use Most
A simple list of my most-used art supplies, plus why each one earned a permanent spot in my studio. If you’re building your own art kit, this is a good place to start.
Rediscovering Oil Sticks: A Quiet Studio Practice
Oil sticks surprised me all over again. In this post I share a calm studio session, what I enjoyed about the medium, and how it shifted my creative rhythm.
Happy B Portraits
Happy B Portraits is a portrait series created during the pandemic, bringing together illustration, watercolor, and community. This post shares the heart behind the project and the process of creating each portrait.
DIY: Mini Halloween Greeting Card
In this DIY, I made a mini Halloween card that’s easy, cute, and perfect for gifting. A fun little project for anyone who loves handmade paper goods.
DIY: Halloween Earrings
This is a fun little DIY project for Halloween earrings, made with easy materials and lots of room to play. I’m sharing my process and a few finishing touches I loved.
DIY: Mini Monsters Pins & Keychain
I turned mini monster illustrations into pins and a keychain in this DIY project. It’s a fun way to take a drawing off the page and into real life.
My Career as a Minted Artist
This is my Minted story, including design challenges, Editor’s Picks, and the work that helped define my style. I’m sharing the experience in a way that feels true to my process.
DIY: Heart Handprint
A simple DIY heart handprint project that captures a sweet moment in time. I’m sharing how I made it and why it means so much.
Minted Design Challenge: Holiday Cards
A behind-the-scenes look at my Minted holiday card designs and what I considered during the challenge. I’m sharing process, style choices, and what I learned.
Minted Design Challenge: Kids' Birthday Party Invitation
A look at my kids’ birthday party invitation design for a Minted challenge. I’m sharing how I approached theme, illustration, and playful typography.
Minted Design Challenge: Minted x West Elm
My experience with the Minted x West Elm collaboration challenge and what inspired my design. It’s about creating art that feels both expressive and at home on a wall.
Minted's Special Delivery Birth Announcements Challenge
Birth announcement design is a balance of emotion and layout. Here’s my process for the Minted Special Delivery challenge, from concept to typographic decisions.
Minted Design Challenge: Graduation Announcement Stationery
Graduation stationery should feel clear, proud, and easy to personalize. Here’s my process for a Minted graduation announcement design challenge.
Minted Editor's Pick: Introducing "Name Initials"
“Name Initials” was selected as a Minted Editor’s Pick, and this post is my quiet introduction to the piece. I’m sharing the inspiration, the design choices, and what it meant to me.