work in progress The Moon’s Secret to Staying the Course The moon taught me to honor my creative rhythms—because even when we’re not full, we’re still moving forward.
work in progress Waiting for a Spring Chorus! Still chilly in Chicago, but spring is quietly arriving—buds closed for now, daffodils warming up for their grand choral debut.
work in progress QR Code Makeover: Charlie Yellow Style QR codes aren’t cute—so I turned them into ice cream. Here’s how I made QR design part of the charm instead of the problem!
work in progress Candy Work: Why I Draw to Share Joy Some work feeds the body. Some feeds the heart. I make candy—not meals—and I’m here to share joy, one drawing at a time.
work in progress Jelly meets curving fruits Today’s jelly: experimenting with highlights, layering, and curved fruit floating inside. Still unsure about the dish—but I’ll keep exploring!
work in progress One Jelly, Three Hours It took me three hours to draw one jelly. Procreate gradients aren’t easy—but learning how the brushes behave feels like the real shortcut.
work in progress Same Walk, New Eyes Walking clears my mind, moves my body, and stirs up new ideas. Maybe movement is just what keeps an artist’s creativity flowing.
work in progress Suminagashi and the Art of Letting Go In an advanced suminagashi workshop, I struggled with uncontrollable ink—until a miracle print appeared. Letting go led to unexpected magic.
work in progress 1,400 Tiny Gems, Endless Driftings A sparkly sticker pack from CVS brought back old memories, artist inspiration, and new creative ideas—all from 1,400 tiny gems.
work in progress Let Me Just Play in My Playground! I just want to write and draw, but now I can't stop thinking about how to get people to read my blog. Marketing feels like a distraction!
work in progress Cut, Break, Create—Celebrating Anniversary with Stained Glass Art To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we joined a stained glass workshop and turned our weird little sketch into real glass art. Best date ever!
work in progress Spilling Out Honesty & Keeping My Creativity Going Some days I have no “perfect” blog topic—but I’ve learned that showing up and being honest matters more than chasing creativity under pressure.
work in progress Curating & Growing My Digital Inspiration Stash I collect inspiring visuals on my phone—murals, sketches, gallery finds. Organized right, even random pics can spark new ideas later on!
work in progress How My favorite Tools Help Me Show Up Every Day My red notebook and favorite pen aren’t just stationery—they’re part of my creative system. When tools spark joy, showing up gets easier.
work in progress My Tiny Travel Buddy This pocket-sized colored pencil set was a gift from a friend who knows I love to draw. It’s small, thoughtful, and full of creative freedom.
work in progress My Creative Training Routine #2 Writing this blog has become part of my creative routine. It’s where I express freely, plant seeds of ideas, and show up as an artist.
work in progress Creative Training Routine #1 I used to avoid pencil drawing, but daily practice changed everything. It clears my mind, sharpens my eye, and fuels my creativity.
