Notes of Inspiration

What To Do When You Sit Down and Feel Nothing

What To Do When You Sit Down and Feel Nothing

Sometimes I write the feeling instead of painting it. I open my journal and I just say it: I feel flat. I feel stuck. I feel like a fraud who...

What To Do When You Sit Down and Feel Nothing

Sometimes I write the feeling instead of painting it. I open my journal and I just say it: I feel flat. I feel stuck. I feel like a fraud who...

The Half-Finished Things Will Wait

The Half-Finished Things Will Wait

Some weeks aren't for making. They're for noticing. A reflection on creativity, survival mode, and giving yourself permission to gather instead of produce.

The Half-Finished Things Will Wait

Some weeks aren't for making. They're for noticing. A reflection on creativity, survival mode, and giving yourself permission to gather instead of produce.

I Froze in Indianapolis: What Imposter Syndrome Taught Me About Creativity

I Froze in Indianapolis: What Imposter Syndrome...

After a whirlwind month of teaching, grief, caregiving, hormones, and creative exhaustion, I headed to Indianapolis for time with artist friends—only to come face-to-face with imposter syndrome. What I came...

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I Froze in Indianapolis: What Imposter Syndrome...

After a whirlwind month of teaching, grief, caregiving, hormones, and creative exhaustion, I headed to Indianapolis for time with artist friends—only to come face-to-face with imposter syndrome. What I came...

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what do you do at 4:30 am?!

what do you do at 4:30 am?!

Feeling disconnected from your creativity? This personal essay explores how a simple daily art practice can help you reconnect with your creative self—one small piece at a time.

what do you do at 4:30 am?!

Feeling disconnected from your creativity? This personal essay explores how a simple daily art practice can help you reconnect with your creative self—one small piece at a time.

How to Stay Creative (and Sane) in December Without Adding Anything Else to Your Plate

How to Stay Creative (and Sane) in December Wit...

Feeling overwhelmed this December? Here’s a funny, honest look at burnout and a tiny 5-minute creative ritual that helps you stay grounded and joyful.

How to Stay Creative (and Sane) in December Wit...

Feeling overwhelmed this December? Here’s a funny, honest look at burnout and a tiny 5-minute creative ritual that helps you stay grounded and joyful.

Finding Your Creative Rhythm: Cozy Mornings, Coffee, and the Art of Showing Up

Finding Your Creative Rhythm: Cozy Mornings, Co...

In the rush of midlife, it’s easy to forget the parts of ourselves that once felt alive and curious. This is your gentle reminder to slow down, light a candle,...

Finding Your Creative Rhythm: Cozy Mornings, Co...

In the rush of midlife, it’s easy to forget the parts of ourselves that once felt alive and curious. This is your gentle reminder to slow down, light a candle,...