A recap of what I’ve been up to in the first three months of 2024! New hobbies, t-shirt designs and rearranging my art studio.

Here is a sneak peek into some sketchbook pages I’ve been creating while out camping!

My experience attending my local Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference!

An update on my journey as a freelance illustrator with some projects and braving the cold to draw animals at the zoo

A collection of my favorite art, creative, and art business books

A step-by-step showcase on how I create a digital illustration on my iPad.

Reflecting on my first year of full-time freelancing and what to expect next!

Visiting the zoo and greenhouse, sketching from life, collecting inspiration and some tips and tricks for drawing live animals.

A reflection on the stillness of winter, grounding yourself mentally in nature and having some fun painting with leaves.

How I developed my quirky business name and some tips and tricks to come up with your own brand name for social media, websites and beyond.