Highlights ✨
We love doing these Substack lives! Here are a few of the highlights from our chat that I think you’ll especially enjoy:
🎨 My Recent Portugal Retreat Recap
I shared all about my recent Color Retreat in Portugal—seven dreamy days of art-making, three gourmet meals a day (plus snacks and coffee!), and the joy of helping artists dive deep into their practice. I even brought my husband along—he wandered off taking photos and being adorable while we made tons of art!
🖼️ How I Evaluate My Own Art
I showed a recent piece and walked through how I assess my own work—not with judgment, but with curiosity and love. No more “this sucks”—instead, I ask, what’s working here, and what am I excited to try NEXT?
🖌️ Your Style Is Already in You
One of my favorite parts of the chat! I truly believe that your style is already in your DNA—you just have to keep making art and letting it rise to the surface. I even shared how five-year-olds at my Tuesday morning art table already have their own styles. So good.
📚 Bologna Book Fair Magic
Katie shared such interesting details about attending the Bologna Book Fair. She had a publisher tap her on the shoulder before she even got her poster up on the wall. Yes, really!
🧠 HowWe stay Motivated (Even When It’s Hard)
We answered a question on how to stay motivated when it’s hard to stay motivated. We shared a bit about what keeps us going—even on the tough days. Spoiler: it has a lot to do with doing what brings us joy, leaning into community, and remembering how much we love art supplies.
💎 Sneak Peek: My Next Uppercase Column
The theme is jewelry. I’m thinking of photographing my favorite pieces (ones I’ve made or collected) and handwriting little notes about them.
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