Curate Your World: Building a Meaningful Collection Without Breaking the Bank

Curate Your World: Building a Meaningful Collection Without Breaking the Bank

Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to talk about something I’m really passionate about: collecting. Not just art, but anything that sparks joy and tells a story. We often think collecting is for wealthy collectors with huge houses, but it’s not. It’s for anyone who wants to bring more intention and beauty into their … Read more

Ancient Cities: Unexpected Lessons for Modern Urban Planning

Ancient Cities: Unexpected Lessons for Modern Urban Planning

Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to chat about something a little different, but something that really sparks my artistic curiosity: old cities and what they can teach us about building better places to live, right now. As an artist, I’m always looking at how things are designed, how they feel, and how they … Read more

The Quiet Power of Daily Art: Building Your Creative Ritual

The Quiet Power of Daily Art: Building Your Creative Ritual

When I first started out as a self-taught artist, it felt like I was constantly chasing inspiration. I’d have these amazing bursts of creativity, then nothing for weeks. I’d compare myself to others, feeling like I just didn’t have that consistent ‘spark.’ Sound familiar? It took me a while, but I figured out something important: … Read more

The Art of Collecting: Building Your Personal Gallery on a Budget

The Art of Collecting: Building Your Personal Gallery on a Budget

For a long time, I thought collecting art was just for the super-rich. You know, people with vast, empty mansions and serious-looking gallerists. My own art journey started with making, not buying. But as I dove deeper into the art world, I realized something: building a personal art collection isn’t about how much money you … Read more

Art as Ritual: Finding Your Calm in Daily Creation

Art as Ritual: Finding Your Calm in Daily Creation

Remember that feeling when you were a kid, and you’d just… draw? No pressure, no expectations, just pure joy in making marks on paper? Somewhere along the way, for many of us, that simple act got buried under to-do lists and grown-up responsibilities. But what if I told you that bringing that childlike wonder back, … Read more

Ancient Wisdom for a Greener Life: Lessons from Our Ancestors

Ancient Wisdom for a Greener Life: Lessons from Our Ancestors

Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we live and our impact on the planet. As an artist who loves working with natural materials – think clay, dried flowers, and plant-based pigments – I’m always drawn to simplicity and how things are made. This got me wondering about how people … Read more