The Whimsical Journal

This is where we talk about the real creative life — the messy bits, the magic bits, and everything in between.

Expect posts on art, business, and mindset, plus behind-the-scenes chaos from the studio (and the occasional snack review from Pudding 🐧).

Whether you’re building your dream biz or doodling for fun, you’ll find something to make you feel seen, inspired, and maybe a little called out (in the nicest way possible).

Blog

A New Little Home on the Internet

A New Little Home on the Internet

After months of sketching, tweaking, rethinking, and sitting with what this studio has grown into, I’ve refreshed my website with a new logo, new colours, and a layout that feels...

A New Little Home on the Internet

After months of sketching, tweaking, rethinking, and sitting with what this studio has grown into, I’ve refreshed my website with a new logo, new colours, and a layout that feels...

Why Building Your Own Brand Matters More Than Ever

Why Building Your Own Brand Matters More Than Ever

  As an artist or creative entrepreneur, you might think that platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, or Society6 are enough to sell your work. But in today’s unpredictable online landscape, relying...

Why Building Your Own Brand Matters More Than Ever

  As an artist or creative entrepreneur, you might think that platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, or Society6 are enough to sell your work. But in today’s unpredictable online landscape, relying...

Lessons I Learned from Getting Kicked Off a Platform (Twice!)

Lessons I Learned from Getting Kicked Off a Pla...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey as an independent artist, it’s this; you can’t put all your eggs in one basket—especially when that basket belongs to someone...

Lessons I Learned from Getting Kicked Off a Pla...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey as an independent artist, it’s this; you can’t put all your eggs in one basket—especially when that basket belongs to someone...

A Guide to Managing Pressure as a Creative Entrepreneur

A Guide to Managing Pressure as a Creative Entr...

In this blog, we'll explore effective strategies to manage pressure as a creative entrepreneur, allowing you to thrive amidst the storm of creativity.

A Guide to Managing Pressure as a Creative Entr...

In this blog, we'll explore effective strategies to manage pressure as a creative entrepreneur, allowing you to thrive amidst the storm of creativity.

My Honest Experience with Consignment

My Honest Experience with Consignment

In Dec 2023, I was approached by Curbside to do a consignment program with them in 2024. I signed a 4 month lease for consignment from Sept - Dec 2024. ...

My Honest Experience with Consignment

In Dec 2023, I was approached by Curbside to do a consignment program with them in 2024. I signed a 4 month lease for consignment from Sept - Dec 2024. ...

A Year in Review: 2024

A Year in Review: 2024

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey of my art business over the past twelve months. This year has...

A Year in Review: 2024

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey of my art business over the past twelve months. This year has...