Spring has sprung, and it's the perfect time to freshen up your creative habits with a little spring cleaning.
Just like you might declutter your home or workspace to make room for new things, you need to declutter your mind and habits to make room for new ideas and creative growth.
Read MoreIf you feel overwhelmed when trying to illustrate characters, or struggle to make them visually appealing - this is the class for you! There are a few creative exercises that involve drawing. It's up to you if you want to sketch/illustrate using digital or traditional mediums. Or simply use both! I'm a self-described "tradigital illustrator".
Read MoreRejection stings, but realistically, it’s part of being a working creative. It doesn’t matter if you’re an artist, designer, photographer, illustrator, or writer - a piece of your heart is ingrained in what you create. Rejection feels bad, understandably so. The trick is how to move beyond feeling upset so that you can get back to creating. Your livelihood depends on being adaptable and able to consistently market and pitch your work.
Read More2020 has been incredibly isolating. Interacting less in person, means we are missing human connections. So understandably, more people are turning to social media as a way to reclaim some of what they have lost.
But I have to wonder are people really being social on these platforms?
Read MoreFall-inspired (Halloween too) coloring pages for adults and kids. Free to download, print on letter-sized paper, and enjoy. What better way to spend time together than over a box of crayons or markers?
Read MoreAutumn-inspired stickers for you to print and enjoy or use in a digital planner. Illustrations created by Lisa M. Griffin and are made for personal use only.
Read MoreBeing a creative freelancer takes equal parts talent, determination, and moxy. You have to be able to dust yourself off and keep going, be willing to try new things, and discover what works best for you. Well, let me save you some time by sharing a few things that I’ve learned.
I’ve just published, Self-Promotion for Creatives 🎉 over on Skillshare so that you can watch it at your leisure… and in less time than your average Netflix show to boot! Great for creatives just starting out or freelancers learning to try a new promotional trick (or two).
Read MoreAs a freelancer, feeling unmotivated can be frustrating. Especially when you have assignments on the board and bills to be paid. So, what's a creative to do? Learn to move beyond those feelings because your business survives on you working. In this blog article, I have several ideas to help you become more productive.
Read MoreAs a freelancer you will need to navigate both busy and quiet business periods. Knowing how to deal with these extremes in your freelance business, will help you become a more confident freelancer. Because bottom line, you don’t have to stop when business is slow. By staying productive you will be better prepared for new opportunities when they arise.
Read MoreWhy I am grateful to live as a Freelance Illustrator and how you can cultivate a sense of gratitude in your life.
Read MoreHow you can have a healthy, positive relationship with your sketchbook without the pressure of a daily practice. Tips for artists, illustrators and creatives.
Read MoreWhy is an art challenge useful? I discuss five reasons why doing a 31-day art challenge will help you grow as an artist and improve productivity.
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