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? ✨ 🧧🔥🐎

Thanks to everyone who voted in the last poll~ looks like deep-dive technique-focused lessons are the top priority! Let’s narrow it down: What medium or technique do you want to learn FIRST? 👇 Vote below (and feel free to comment with specifics!)

🌱 Welcome to Art Collective International (ACI) on Skool! 🎨 We’re so glad you’re here. ACI is more than just a creative hub~ it’s a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded artists, makers, and thinkers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s space here for you to explore, ask questions, and be supported every step of the way. This platform will host: - 🛠️ Educational content and tutorials - 🧠 Real talk on art, business, and sustainability - 🤝 A growing community built on respect, creativity, and collaboration Introduce yourself, share your current work or goals, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or feedback—we’re all here to uplift one another. Let’s build something beautiful together. Welcome to the collective. 💫

To everyone who showed up for our very first First Saturday community call~ thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. It means the world to us that you’re here, co-creating this space together. Whether you came with questions, shared your voice, or simply soaked in the vibes, you’re part of what makes The Art Collective International so special. ✨ These Saturday calls are just the beginning~ a space for co-working, reflection, momentum, and creative clarity. We’ll be building from here, so stay tuned for future replays, resources, and more opportunities to connect and grow (together). Until next time, keep creating boldly and living artfully aligned. — With gratitude, Hansheng & The ACI Team ❄️

Today marks three years since The Art Collective International~ became an entity~ and what a wild, beautiful, transformative journey it's been. From pop-ups and sticker tables to our own community and launches, and a growing family of creatives, every single step has been powered by heart, vision, and collective energy. We’ve grown from a spark of an idea into a thriving studio ecosystem: 🌱 Lee Hansheng Studios – the roots and story 🌸 Chris Foster Design – the details and texture ⛈️ Storm Garden Studio – the power and the wild 🧵 Dazzle & Daggers Design – the play and the precision 🫖 And all our tea, toffee, zines, tutorials, collabs, and conversations in between. Three years of art, grit, laughter, grief, purpose, rebellion, healing, and joy. And we're just getting started. To everyone who’s been here~ whether since Day 1 or Day 1095~ Thank you. 謝謝你。ありがとう。Grazie. You’ve helped us prove that art does matter. That community does matter. And that building a kinder, creative future is absolutely worth fighting for. 🧡 Drop a memory, photo, or favorite piece we made in the comments. 🧡 Tell us how you found us, or how art has changed your path. 🧡 Or just leave a 🎉 so we know you’re celebrating with us. Here’s to 3 years down~ and decades to go. With love from the studios, ~ Hansheng & the ACI team