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Children’s Books Review: My Top 10 Picks for Young Readers and Their Parents

I have been reading to my daughter since the day she was born. Or maybe the day after that. I think I was a bit out of it on the first day. So, we have gone through quite a lot of books together.
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Tap Into Your Creative Potential: What Chat GPT and Dall-E Mean for Writers and Artists

I had spent a whole day drawing, writing, marketing, and all the other fun stuff artists do. I was feeling fulfilled but also exhausted. All of my creative energy was fully drained by the end of the day. On our way home, my husband, who is a computer engineer, very excitedly told me about ChatGPT…
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First-Time Book Illustrators: Top Mistakes to Avoid and Essential Tips for Success

Hi there! A few illustrators recently reached out to me asking questions about self-publishing. I’m no expert here, but I have learned so much from the million mistakes I made. In this post, I’ll share some tips for illustrators who are new to self-publishing and digital illustrations. Read on for some key insights and advice.
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6 Do’s and Dont’s of Being a Successful Artist

Every time I lead a workshop, I get the “but I’m not an artist” comment from at least one student. My response is always the same: we’re all born artists.
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Tinker
This little illustration is inspired by a poem a wrote. The poem turned out really dark. I was in a weird space at the time. But the illustration does not match the mood of the poem at all. Not sure what to think of it.
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3 Tips for Building a Successful Creative Career

When you’re just starting out as an artist, it can be difficult to know which step to take first when it comes to building a creative career. Based on my 7 years of experience as a practicing artist and educator, there are three main things you can do to propel your career.
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How to Network and Build Meaningful Relationships

Hi there! I’m so glad you’ve found my blog. I love sharing my artwork but I also want to venture into posting content that might be useful for other artists. I figured I should start with what I have found to be the absolute most important thing in my journey as a professional artist: networking!!!
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The Ancient Wolf
The ancient wolf roams the forest, weak and lost, separated from her pack. She hunts for food, ready to pounce on whatever unlucky creature comes her way.