Before moving to Tampa Bay, I did not really think about how much a place could influence the way someone creates art. I knew I loved making art and I knew I loved color, but I did not realize how much my surroundings mattered until I left Ohio. If you are from the Midwest, you probably get this. Everything feels gray a lot of the time. The sky, the buildings, the seasons. My boyfriend always jokes that everything in Ohio is gray, and honestly he is not wrong. Moving to Tampa Bay felt like...

Curious about the tools behind handmade art? I’m sharing my favorite supplies—from vibrant paints to unexpected studio hacks—and showing how they help me create pieces I’m proud of.

As this year comes to a close, I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you . Truly. Every order, share, kind message, and word of encouragement has meant more to me than I can ever fully put into words. Supporting a small business, especially an art-based one, is never a given, and the fact that you chose my work means the world. Creating art is deeply personal, and getting to share it with people who genuinely connect with it is something I never take for granted. This holiday...