Renegade August 19 & 20, 2023
I'm finally well enough to participate in Markets again! I fractured my foot back in April. I couldn't put any weight on my foot for...
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Happy Pride Collection: The Story Behind the Art
I'm grateful that Allégorie approached me about collaborating with them to design and hand-paint a collection of crossbody bags and...
Mil Mundos Now Carries My Coloring Book
Mil Mundos Books is the bookshop that celebrates Black Latinx and Indigenous heritage. They want to encourage people to learn Spanish in...
Tulips in the Rain
Creating a repeating pattern - From inspiration to the final product.
Illustrating a Birthday Card from Sketchbook to Print
My customers know me as someone who embroiders greeting cards. I make them in small batches and sell them in person at craft fairs. But I...
LGBTQIA+ for Kids: A Coloring & Activity Book Answer Key
Here are the answers to the word search and crossword puzzle in LGBTQIA+ for Kids. Read about what inspired me to create this coloring...
Custom Portrait Illustration: Working with a Client From Start to Finish
My client Nia recently commissioned a portrait. I asked her if it was okay to share the process of making her custom portrait with you,...
How Custom Stickers Are Made
I thought it would be fun to show you how I illustrate custom stickers and also tell you about where I print them.
5 Ways to Style a Gallery Wall
There is so much great art on Soceity6. It's the perfect place to buy framed art for that gallery wall you always wanted. Picking the art...
Society 6
A new way to shop designs by Maquina 37! I'm excited to announce that Maquina 37 is now on Society 6! Society6 is an open platform for...
Stephon Lawrence
An interview with model, Stephon Lawrence. Where are you from? Brooklyn, NY How do you identify? I am a cis-het black woman & lgbtq+...
George Hannington
An interview with model, George Hannington. Where are you from? Brighton How do you identify? Non-Binary What inspired you to become a...
The Inspiration Behind "The Poplin Pigeon"
"The Poplin Pigeon" is a tribute to my family and childhood home. I grew up watching Disney movies and reading fairy tales. But I hardly...
Organization and Productivity Begin with Gratitude
I'm messy, a huge procrastinator, and I forget things all the time. I'm also hard on myself for not reaching my goals as fast as I can...
What is a Branding Kit?
What is a branding kit? A branding kit is a collection of visual assets and instructions on how to use those assets so you can best...
The ABCs of PDF, JPEG, PNG, AI, PSD, and INDD Files
Learning the difference between PDF, JPEG, PNG, AI, PSD, and INDD can feel like you're learning your ABCs all over again. I'm here to...
Six Details to Include in A Creative Brief
What is a creative design brief? A creative design brief is a road map that contains all of the essential details about your project and...
What is a Mood Board?
What is a mood board? A mood board is a place where your collect inspiration for a creative project. Some designers even refer to it as...
Drawing for Change Creators
As Change Creators, we are constantly trying to send information or get people together for a cause. And, we are in constant need of...
Parenting During Covid-19
Here are a few helpful links about parenting during COVID-19. I hope you find them useful. I will post more links here as I find them....
Thank you for buying one so we can give one!
Thank for buying a face mask, donating money, and sending me fabric! Together, we were able to send masks to the following organizations:...
Inspiration Behind LGBTQIA+ for Kids: A Coloring and Activity Book
That fear made me realize that making this coloring book is probably one of the most important projects I could take on.
My First Published Coloring Book is Now Available Online
I published my first coloring book, "Pins and Needles: A Bilingual Coloring and Activity Book." I am elated! You can purchase it at
More Than Just 200 Cards
Running a handmade business is hard. The most difficult part is motivation, especially when you are struggling with a mental illness.
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