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There’s something magical about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. It activates a different part of your brain and brings a childlike joy and wonder into your life. That’s exactly how I felt during a recent 2.5-hour floral arranging workshop with McQueen’s Floral School in Seoul, Korea. While I adore flowers […]
Trying something new with flowers: Arranging instead of Painting Read More »
#the100dayproject Hey creative friends! 🎨 This week marks the kickoff of something pretty exciting – my first-ever 100 Day Project. In this blog post, I’m sharing my thinking on why I’m diving into this challenge, the plan, and my expectations for the next 100 days. Motivation I didn’t start this 100 Day Project on a
The 100 Day Project: Why I’m Joining & What I’m Doing Read More »
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting back on the rich tapestry of stories that have colored my world and expanded my horizons in 2023. This year has been a literary journey filled with tales that have sparked my imagination, challenged my perceptions, and, most importantly, fueled my artistic spirit. So,
An Artist’s Year in Books – My 2023 Reading List Read More »
[Update] My Art Mailing Club is live! Read all about it & join here. There’s something rather special about receiving something via snail mail. When I was younger and travelling the world, I loved writing postcards to friends and family back home. Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how writing a card or letter to
Launching soon: I’m Starting My Art Mailing Club! Read More »
Have you heard? The San Jose Sharks are hosting a Celebration of Diwali and I designed the crest and shoulder patches!! Earlier this year, a unique opportunity to submit a proposal to the San Jose Sharks, my local NHL team. I’d been to the SAP Center for games (where I learned the rules of Ice
Celebrating Diwali: My Exclusive Crest Design for the San Jose Sharks Read More »
I had a great conversation with Prash Raval on his podcast, “Work Life No Balance”. In this candid discussion, we dove into my transition from my corporate job as a management consultant to building a thriving career as a working artist. No frills, no gloss, just an open conversation about my mindset, the challenges, and
A Candid Conversation on “Work, Life, No Balance” Read More »
In the whirlwind of life’s many demands, from organizing a wedding in under 3 months to purchasing my first home, my personal life has been the center of my attention lately. Amidst these significant life changes, I’ve had to make tough decisions about how I allocate my time between my art studio and building my
Awards & Artistic Opportunities: Navigating Life’s Distractions With Your Network Read More »
12 months ago I started selling my artwork to the public. I released my very first collection on my home-made website. As I did this, I was nervous about putting myself out there and how I’d be perceived. What if no one wants my work? What if I don’t sell anything? What if I fail
A rollercoaster first year as a full-time working artist Read More »
As my debut solo exhibition, Lost in Color, adorns the walls of the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery in San Ramon, CA, I am excited to take you on a journey into the heart of my creative process. In this blog post, I share the inspiration behind the collection, weaving in memories, stories, and the
Unveiling the Muse: Inspirations Behind My Latest Art Collection Read More »
As an artist, finding inspiration for that next painting can be a real challenge. At times, it feels like there are no good ideas out there and you just don’t know where to start. We’ve all been there! In this blog post, I share some of my favourite ways to spark that creativity when I
Exploring the World Around You: How to Find Inspiration for Your Art Read More »
