New Ink Explorations 🎨 During the live unboxing today, I spent some time swatching these beautiful Ferris Wheel Press inks, and it turned into one of those calm, exploratory moments that reminds me why we create in the first place. There’s something grounding about watching color unfold on paper~ how saturation shifts, how texture appears, how each ink has its own personality. Swatching might seem simple, but it’s also research, play, and creative connection all at once. These little studies often become references for future work, palettes, or unexpected inspiration later on. Does anyone else keep (a) swatch book(s)? Creative practice doesn’t always have to be big or polished. Sometimes it’s just showing up, testing materials, and letting curiosity lead. ✨ What’s a material or tool you’ve been wanting to experiment with lately? ✨ Favorite color out of these~?

That was on a card I sent to someone. I liked it and only bought one and wondered if I could draw it, and send my drawn version as a thank you card.

Im meeting up with a friend next week and painted these for her. I have never really thought of my myself as someone who can draw, but I'm really happy with how these turned out!

So I was talking to @Hansheng Lee last night and I wanted to throw this out there. Are there topics that you would want us to record and put out? Not quite a Ted talk, but more like a meditation on art. Whether it be technical things, or just talking about our stories as artists. Honestly, anything. I feel like it would be a fun way to get some insight on some of our members here in skool as well as talking about things maybe you have always wanted to ask, but never had the opportunity. Sound off in the comments. I cannot wait to hear what you want to talk about!

I have a couple of food reference photos that can be used! First photo is an open sandwich with basic homemade bread, smoke salmon from Trader Joe’s, mozzarella and avocado slices. The 2nd one is a mug brought home from husbando’s shopping spree in October. The last two are from restaurants around town. Really enjoyed them both and I really liked the crème brûlée with espresso/capuccino (been there twice and never missed ordering this dessert)! Last one is a normal everyday meal for me. Hope these references help! (I still suck at taking real lifestyle pics)