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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What it's Really Like Working for Yourself

What it's Really Like Working for Yourself

Thinking of quitting your 9-5 and working for yourself? Here are some harsh realities about being a solopreneur.

What it's Really Like Working for Yourself

Thinking of quitting your 9-5 and working for yourself? Here are some harsh realities about being a solopreneur.

How to Prepare for an Art Fair

How to Prepare for an Art Fair

Many people think getting a stall ready for an art fair or an art pop-up booth is just about showing up with your products. But if you want to make...

How to Prepare for an Art Fair

Many people think getting a stall ready for an art fair or an art pop-up booth is just about showing up with your products. But if you want to make...

Top 5 Gorgeous Art Books for Artists and Art Lovers

Top 5 Gorgeous Art Books for Artists and Art Lo...

As an artist, I’m always on the lookout for great art books. I make it a point to collect the ones that I reallyyyyy love. So here are some in...

Top 5 Gorgeous Art Books for Artists and Art Lo...

As an artist, I’m always on the lookout for great art books. I make it a point to collect the ones that I reallyyyyy love. So here are some in...

Should Your Art Hobby Become A Creative Business?

Should Your Art Hobby Become A Creative Business?

If you keep growing in your competency as an artist, someone might eventually come along and tell you to consider selling your art. Here are some things to consider before...

Should Your Art Hobby Become A Creative Business?

If you keep growing in your competency as an artist, someone might eventually come along and tell you to consider selling your art. Here are some things to consider before...

5 Highly Recommended Books for Artists and Creative Business Owners

5 Highly Recommended Books for Artists and Crea...

I find that being able to tap on the collective wisdom of others gives me an edge and helps me avoid unnecessary suffering. So here are some books I have...

5 Highly Recommended Books for Artists and Crea...

I find that being able to tap on the collective wisdom of others gives me an edge and helps me avoid unnecessary suffering. So here are some books I have...

Top Artist Scams and How to Avoid Them

Top Artist Scams and How to Avoid Them

It’s the age of scams and people trying to get hold of your work for nothing. Some or all of these might have happened to you before but I sincerely...

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Top Artist Scams and How to Avoid Them

It’s the age of scams and people trying to get hold of your work for nothing. Some or all of these might have happened to you before but I sincerely...

2 comments