JOURNAL — Business

Just popping in to let you know I just posted a new studio vlog on my youtube channel. This one basically covers February and March, which have actually been pretty busy months. I talk about life and work right now as a full time artist / illustrator and small business owner.  Art business topics discussed Lots of art + business topics covered new video podcast my studio makeover the 100 day project new artwork my childrens book progress business growth/outsourcing website/portfolio update a new skillshare class life stuff Phew! As you can tell, it’s been a busy season of life. Hope you enjoy the video!

There’s a new studio vlog on my YouTube channel! It’s a long form/very chatty art biz vlog style update. Follow along as I pack up framed art print orders, work on a new Skillshare class and talk about new creative projects. Let me keep you company while you work around the house - that’s how I like to watch these style videos ;).It’s been almost a year since my last YT video (thanks covid) and I’ve been thinking a lot about creating more content on this platform. I hope for it to be a way to connect and a place...

New backyard studio! Sort of a covid inspired purchase at the start of it all, that ended up taking forever due covid delays, of course, but it’s finally here! I’ll be sharing this workspace with my husband - it will be so nice to have a private space to get some peace and be able to focus. Can’t wait to outfit the studio and move in. (Photo credit to my 6 year old documenting the moment). Click here for for the IG post and swipe through for a quick video peek inside and of the gravel patio we just finished.

New video up on my Youtube channel about how I package and ship my art prints. I was shipping these guys earlier this week and I thought it’d be interesting and helpful to document the process.

My etsy shop hit 10,000 orders right before the year end! I know it’s just a number, but it feels like quite a milestone for me. It’s been a long road! This etsy shop was where it all started 8 years ago, and though now there are many different parts of my business to juggle, it’s still an important piece of the puzzle. I am really grateful for the opportunities it has given my art business to grow.