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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Nurturing Your Uniqueness: A Guide to Finding Your Artistic Style

Nurturing Your Uniqueness: A Guide to Finding Y...

Every great artist has their style, something to their work that sets them apart from the rest. Discovering and cultivating your own style is not only a joyful experience unto...

Nurturing Your Uniqueness: A Guide to Finding Y...

Every great artist has their style, something to their work that sets them apart from the rest. Discovering and cultivating your own style is not only a joyful experience unto...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Need a Blog for Your Creative Business

Top 3 Reasons Why You Need a Blog for Your Crea...

A blog might seem like an ancient tool out of place in today’s era of 30 second sound bites. But while everyone else is trying to climb to the top...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Need a Blog for Your Crea...

A blog might seem like an ancient tool out of place in today’s era of 30 second sound bites. But while everyone else is trying to climb to the top...

Why I'm Not Getting on Threads

Why I'm Not Getting on Threads

As artists, our work comes from who we are. Ensuring that we are in good shape is a crucial first step in creating good art. 

Why I'm Not Getting on Threads

As artists, our work comes from who we are. Ensuring that we are in good shape is a crucial first step in creating good art. 

Why You Should Use Mockups

Why You Should Use Mockups

Find out why mock-ups should be an integral part of your creative business and grab your free guide!  

Why You Should Use Mockups

Find out why mock-ups should be an integral part of your creative business and grab your free guide!  

Establishing Boundaries Between You and Your Creative Business

Establishing Boundaries Between You and Your Cr...

Social media is awesome but it can also be addictive if you’re not careful about it. You can’t escape from social media. It is both a marketing tool for business...

Establishing Boundaries Between You and Your Cr...

Social media is awesome but it can also be addictive if you’re not careful about it. You can’t escape from social media. It is both a marketing tool for business...

How to Write an Artist Bio for Instagram

How to Write an Artist Bio for Instagram

Like it or not, you will need to be on social media to get your business momentum. Here’s what you need to know about writing an effective, engaging and optimised...

How to Write an Artist Bio for Instagram

Like it or not, you will need to be on social media to get your business momentum. Here’s what you need to know about writing an effective, engaging and optimised...