September Adventures (2023)
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September Adventures (2023)

Check out what I got up to this month while transitioning from summer to fall and how my creative projects also transition with the seasons too!

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How Portraits Painted Tudor Monarchs
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How Portraits Painted Tudor Monarchs

This week in our art history series we take a closer look at art in the Middle Ages but we take a more regal look! The Tudor dynasty was a pivotal point in time for England and the world. The Tudors were all art patrons and passionate ones at that. Each monarch from this dynasty looked to obtain their portrait for both similar and different reasons!

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August Adventures (2023)
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August Adventures (2023)

Take a look at the creative projects I did during this month as we start the tail end of this summer! See the projects I worked on personally and the ones I did for work during my first full month of working as a full time artist!

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Art in the Middle Ages
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Art in the Middle Ages

Today we take a look at what the art scene looked like in the Middle Ages. What were artists creating? What were the overarching themes of the period? We take a look at all of this in this week's art history lesson!

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Social Media in the Art World
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Social Media in the Art World

As an artist in the digital age, many of us choose to put ourselves out there through the likes of Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Today we will go through the benefits and the reasons why you don't need social media to be a thriving artist!

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July Adventures (2023)
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July Adventures (2023)

Check out what I got up to this month! I spent this warm month creating and starting my journey as a full time artist!

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Crochet’s Trendsetter History
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Crochet’s Trendsetter History

Crochet has always been in style. But that style shifts and changes as the years go on. Today we take a look at her history and how crochet has not only made it onto the runway but was a way to create income for people through the ages!

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My Favorite Creative Summer Activities
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My Favorite Creative Summer Activities

Sometimes in the summer, you end up with more time and sometimes that can be a bit overwhelming. Often we find ourselves wanting to do something but what? Well I am here to help you find some fun creative inspiration for something to do today!

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Collaging Your Journal
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Collaging Your Journal

Do you want to level up your journal? Looking for adding some creative energy to your entries? Well this blog post will show you some examples, both simple and more decorative for whatever stage you are at with your journaling journey!

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I Just Turned 21!
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I Just Turned 21!

Take a trip down memory lane with me while I celebrate the 21 years I've been on this earth! We take a look at my artistic journey from when I was a kid, a teen, and into my now young adult years! I am excited to share with you the lessons I've learned as an artist along the way!

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June Adventures (2023)
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June Adventures (2023)

This is a blog post about the creative activities I did this month, both for fun and for my shop!

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