• Both/And

    Both/And

    What does one do when it feels like the world as we know it might be ending? Anything I might say or do feels like too much or not enough. On one hand, I want to acknowledge and bear witness to big global and political crises and the sense of…

  • Burn Out

    Burn Out

    The second half of this year was packed. My Get Messy workshop was filmed in June and went live in August. I took on a challenging and fun design project for a Baltimore nonprofit in September, and subsequently realized that I wasn’t going to be able to give the necessary…

  • Artist Dates

    Artist Dates

    A few months ago, I was delighted to be able to meet two art journalers in person: Karen Liz and Caylee Grey. There is something really intimate about meeting other people who pour their souls onto paper. It’s not often that I get to connect one-on-one with others who art journal,…

  • Adios, Atelier

    Adios, Atelier

    Last month, I gave notice at the community studio I’ve been part of for the better part of a year. There are a couple of reasons: I’ve moved into a larger apartment with more room to create; I’ve primarily been making art at home anyway; and I’d rather save the…

  • Art-Making is Your Birthright

    Art-Making is Your Birthright

    When it comes to the art community, I fiercely defend everyone’s right to create, explore, make mistakes, and share their journey. Creativity belongs to every single one of us. It’s a human birthright. From ancient handprints in the caves of France to weird contemporary art, the title of artist is…