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).

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The Different Types of Craft Fairs: How to Choose the Right Event as an Artist

The Different Types of Craft Fairs: How to Choo...

Doing a market takes up immense time, money and effort, so don’t feel pressured to sign up for every market or fair. However, choosing the right craft fair for your...

The Different Types of Craft Fairs: How to Choo...

Doing a market takes up immense time, money and effort, so don’t feel pressured to sign up for every market or fair. However, choosing the right craft fair for your...

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 2

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 2

This is a continuation from the last post about red flags to look out for in art markets. If you have not read part 1 yet, please read it HERE...

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 2

This is a continuation from the last post about red flags to look out for in art markets. If you have not read part 1 yet, please read it HERE...

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 1

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 1

Craft fairs can be fantastic venues to connect with customers, share your story, and sell your creations. However, not all craft fairs are created equal, and some red flags can...

Art & Craft Markets Red Flags: Part 1

Craft fairs can be fantastic venues to connect with customers, share your story, and sell your creations. However, not all craft fairs are created equal, and some red flags can...

Why You Shouldn't Sell at Every Art Market

Why You Shouldn't Sell at Every Art Market

Selling at every art market may not always be the best strategy for your long-term artistic career and creative well-being. Let's delve into why.

Why You Shouldn't Sell at Every Art Market

Selling at every art market may not always be the best strategy for your long-term artistic career and creative well-being. Let's delve into why.

8 Ways You can Support Your Friend’s Creative Business

8 Ways You can Support Your Friend’s Creative B...

It isn’t easy to run a business, so I’ve made it a point to try and support friends who are. Support can take many forms and it largely depends on...

8 Ways You can Support Your Friend’s Creative B...

It isn’t easy to run a business, so I’ve made it a point to try and support friends who are. Support can take many forms and it largely depends on...

The Importance of Growing As An Artist: Lessons From Pop Music Icons

The Importance of Growing As An Artist: Lessons...

Just to be clear, evolution isn’t about abandoning your style to chase trends. It’s about finding different ways to express your authentic voice, integrating new experiences, influences and perspectives into...

The Importance of Growing As An Artist: Lessons...

Just to be clear, evolution isn’t about abandoning your style to chase trends. It’s about finding different ways to express your authentic voice, integrating new experiences, influences and perspectives into...