Studio Notes

Welcome to Studio Notes - a collection of stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from my creative journey as an artist, illustrator, and surface pattern designer. Here you’ll find pattern collections, illustration work, creative process discoveries, tutorials, handmade inspiration, and reflections on the winding path of building a creative life and business.

Starting Over at 54: My Journey to Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer

After decades of raising a family, caregiving, running businesses, and navigating ADHD, I finally found the right creative path. Here’s my journey to becoming a surface pattern designer at 54.

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