Perpetual Learning
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
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and felt a sense of who they are just by looking at the art on their walls? I know I have. For me, art isn’t just decoration; it’s a reflection of personality, a mood setter, and a constant source of inspiration. As an artist myself, and someone who … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Remember being 21, deep in studies, but also itching to create and maybe, just maybe, earn a little something from it? I totally get it. When I was in school, I had about four precious hours free on weekdays, and I was determined to use them for more than just Netflix … Read more
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
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
Remember that feeling? The one where you’re knee-deep in a project—a painting, a sketch, or maybe even a DIY furniture flip—and you make a ‘mistake’? That paint drip you didn’t mean to make, the line that isn’t perfectly straight, or the unexpected texture that emerges? For years, those moments would send a chill down my … Read more
You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in my little garden? Well, I’ve discovered something super fun that brings that same joy into even the smallest of spaces. We’re talking about creating miniature gardens – like tiny, living art pieces! Think of them as little landscapes you can hold in your hands. … Read more
Hey everyone! Ever sat down to create something, feeling a rush of inspiration, only to have your mind immediately jump to your to-do list, that weird thing your cat did, or what’s for dinner? Yeah, I’ve been there. More times than I can count, especially back when I was juggling client work with trying to … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my own creative rituals – you know, that special setup I have for painting, the way I brew my tea before starting a new design, or even just the specific playlist I put on. It feels personal and unique to me, but it got … Read more
Hey creative friends! Anya here. Life as an artist often means juggling a lot, and sometimes that includes more than one part-time gig to support our passion. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how scheduling can really impact our creative energy. So, let’s dive into a scenario that popped into my head: if you’re … Read more