A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.
Art Business and Creativity Book Recommendations
A list of the creativity and business books that have shaped my creative business.
Artist’s Daybook: Thursday
Finding moments in the margins of my day, I balance family routines with making in-person connections with other artists. As I crisscross Rhode Island for multiple appointments, dropping off pieces at a Providence gallery and handling errands, I'm confronted with the less glamorous reality of creative life.
Artist’s Daybook: Wednesday
In this entry, I navigate one of the less glamorous yet essential aspects of an artist's life: documenting and cataloging my work. From wrestling with the limitations of my flatbed scanner to confronting self-doubt when viewing pieces in a new light, today reveals how the administrative tasks of being a working artist intertwine with creative breakthroughs and personal insights.
Artist’s Daybook: Tuesday
From a 4am business-brain wake-up call to unexpected creative breakthroughs. Follow along as I navigate commission work, delicate vintage paper repairs, and the constant push-pull of distractions that define an artist's workday.