Dandelion Moonflower: Pattern Pep Talks

Episode 4: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Surface Pattern Design When I first discovered surface pattern design, I thought the hardest part would be learning to paint better, create more collections, or master Photoshop. Years later, I can honestly say...I was wrong. In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I wish someone had sat me down and told me before I started this journey. From th...

Have you ever finished a beautiful pattern collection… and then wondered, "Okay... now what?" For years, I thought becoming a licensed artist meant creating more collections, posting more consistently, and waiting for someone to discover my work. But the biggest shift in my business happened when I stopped waiting and started building a simple weekly rhythm for pitching my art. In this e...

Have you ever tried a creative habit everyone swears by… only to wonder why it just doesn’t work for you? In this episode of Dandelion Moonflower: Pattern Pep Talks , we’re talking about one of the most famous creative practices out there: morning pages from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. While morning pages have helped countless artists clear their minds and reconnect with their creativity, I...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do—creating more, posting more, working harder—and somehow still feeling stuck? In this first episode of Dandelion Moonflower: Pattern Pep Talks , I'm sharing the unexpected lesson I learned after spending a week camping in Maine. I went there planning to train, work, and stay productive. Instead, I slowed down compl...