It's officially spring time. The birds are joyously loud, the bugs are out, the flowers are blooming and the world is a bright green. What better time to harness that new life energy into something for yourself.
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your creativity into something real—something shareable, sellable, and soul-filling—but felt completely overwhelmed by where to start, I get it. Eighteen months ago, I was right there with you.
No business plan. No roadmap. Just a paintbrush, a hope, and a shaky Instagram post that said, “Hi, I make art.”
September 8, 2023:
Since then, I’ve learned a lot—while juggling a full-time job, house renovations, and keeping up with the people I love. And just last week, I had my biggest week and best month in business so far. It’s proof that growth can happen—even in the chaos.
But let’s be honest: I didn’t get here alone. We rarely do hard things alone.
To my incredible community—you—your supportive messages, newsletter replies, purchases, and encouragement have lit the way forward. My husband has been my behind-the-scenes MVP, keeping the house running, me nourished, and cheering me on at every art show (and soon, art fair tent!).
And let’s not forget the tools that make it all possible. If you’re thinking about starting—or growing—a creative business, these are the tools I swear by:
📱 Instagram – My free marketing hub and connection portal. One post reaches collectors, friends, and fellow artists—with easy Facebook cross-posting.
🎨 Canva – My go-to for logos, social media, and post planning across platforms like IG, TikTok, and YouTube.
🤖 AI tools like ChatGPT & arthelper.ai – They help us write better, work smarter, and sometimes "What a great idea!" is sometimes all we need to hear (even from a robot).
So if there’s a dream tugging at you? Start. Just one thing a day. And maybe it's as simple as signing up for and playing with one of these tools above.
This spring, let yourself bloom.
💜 We can do hard things—together.