Ink Beyond Paper: When Inktober Prompts Open New Possibilities
See how my first Inktober became 37 artworks across paper, tile, wood, stone, and more—and what it taught me about neurodivergent creativity.
Creative Spotlight22
Creativity is more than what we make — it is the stories, experiences, and dreams behind every creation. Creative Spotlights celebrates artists, makers, educators, and creative communities who inspire others through imagination, resilience, and self-expression. Discover the people and places bringing more creativity, connection, and possibility into the world.
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Gilded Ginkgo: From a Single Submission to an International Online Exhibition
Discover how an Inktober drawing became Gilded Ginkgo and was selected from 550+ entries for Blue Koi Gallery’s curated online exhibition.
When Personal Art Enters a Shared Space: Phoenix Rebirth at “It’s My Life”
See how Phoenix Rebirth brought personal survival, creative reuse, and literal light to the “It’s My Life” community art exhibition.
Creative Spotlight: Artist INC — Helping Artists Build Sustainable Creative Lives
Three weeks into Artist INC, I explore how Mid-America Arts Alliance helps artists build sustainable practices, professional skills, and community.
Creative Spotlight: Perennial STL — Turning Discarded Materials Into Creative Possibilities
Explore Perennial STL, a nonprofit creative reuse workshop offering classes, reclaimed materials, shared tools, community programs, and financial assistance.
Phoenix Rebirth: Building a Life from What Remains
The story behind Phoenix Rebirth—a mixed-media artwork about unsafe definitions of home, visible repair, creative reuse, and building beyond the ashes.