Creative mileage adds up in ways we don’t always notice right away. The hours you’ve spent practicing. The projects that didn’t go as planned. The moments you chose to keep going instead of stopping. Over time, those experiences compound~ and one day you realize something that used to feel hard now feels natural. Something that once felt impossible additionally feels within reach. Take a moment to reflect: Where have you seen your creative mileage make a difference for you? ✨

The Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, intention, and forward movement. A moment to release what no longer serves us and step into the energy of what we’re ready to create next. The Fire Horse carries themes of courage, passion, transformation, and momentum~ which feels deeply aligned with the creative journey. Art asks us to take risks, to trust our instincts, and to keep moving even when the path isn’t perfectly clear. As we enter this new year together, I hope you give yourself permission to explore boldly, create freely, and grow at your own pace. Every step counts. Every mark matters. If you celebrate, feel free to share your traditions with us~ and if you don’t, you’re still welcome to set an intention for what you want to create or cultivate this year. What energy are you bringing into your creative practice this year? ✨ 🧧🔥🐎

While not my personal project I have participated. It is a fun challenge. They send you the 6x6 canvas and a limited palette depending on where they plan to put you in the mural. After that, it's all you. Some months later your painting is turned into a tile and added to the mural. I've circled my three. Here's the link if you want to get your art up in a public place and support -https://register.muralmosaic.com/

Happy midpoint~!!! 💫 It’s that time of week again~ Work In Progress Wednesday~ where we celebrate the mess, the magic, and the in-betweens of creative life. Whether you’re: - Wrangling watercolor clouds ☁️ - Layering texture in Procreate 🎨 - Firing up the kiln 🔥 - Hooking the 99th row of yard 🧵 - Or just finally picking up that piece that’s been glaring at you from across the room 👀 …today’s a great day to show what you’re working on, no matter what stage it’s in. Drop your WIPs in the comments below! Photos, sketches, videos, ramblings~we love it all and want to see. 🖼️📸✍️ And if you’re stuck or spiraling, let the community know~ we're here for encouragement, feedback, or just to say “same~!” Let’s keep showing up, one mark, one movement, one idea at a time. 🖌️ What are you creating today?

I just want to take a moment to say Thank You~!!! This community is growing slowly, intentionally, and with so much care~ exactly how I hoped it would. ACI was never about chasing numbers. It’s about building a space where artists feel supported, seen, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. We meet you where you are, and we'll start from there. Seeing 50 of you here, sharing work, asking questions, and showing up for each other really means a lot to us at ACI. Thank you all for being part of this little ecosystem we’re building together~!