April, 2025 Newsletter
Hello friends,
Welcome to my April newsletter!
April is truly an awakening of nature. The daffodils are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the spring peepers are singing their hearts out. Last month during a warmer day my partner and I were able to get out and start some gardening. It felt so good to move my body and play with the dirt! I planted a myriad of seeds such as: Joe-Pye weed, wild lupine, and black-eyed Susan. My dream to have my own pollinator garden is coming true! I feel so lucky to be living somewhere that has ample space to garden. Now to patiently wait as the seeds germinate and do their thing.
Lately I’ve been spending my time participating in spring art markets, installing my artwork in a local hotel, and preparing for a big shop update! I have also been searching for part-time art related work that will hopefully provide me with some stability and a renewed purpose in the artist community. I have an interview next week, so wish me luck! And lastly, I have been very conscious about taking it easier than usual, as I am still recuperating from a back injury that began in early February. I am very pleased to share that I am starting to feel better, although it has not been a linear path and has required a lot of patience from myself and my partner to get to where I am now. Patience and staying present have been key in much of my life so far. If you are someone experiencing a lot of worry and frustration, sometimes that’s a sign to pause, take a deep breath, and focus on something that is grounding and safe. Like your feet literally touching the ground, the warm cuddles of a furry companion, or the sound of a bird outside your window. Not everyone has ample time to meditate for an hour each day, or wants to for that matter, but we can all find small moments that anchor you to this feeling of “everything is going to be okay, because I’m here in this moment”. It’s especially easy to find these magical moments now that the beauty of spring is upon us!
Keep reading for more updates ⬇
🌸 Spring Shop Update Coming Soon 🌸
Save the date!
Tue, April 15th at 12pm EST
This shop update will include some very exciting new products!
A 2026 calendar of must-see New York State Parks, a spiral bound notebook, four different sticky note designs, a notepad, a zipper pouch, three art prints, and two greeting cards. It has been so fun designing these new products, and I’m so excited to be sharing them with all of you very soon!
🖼️ First Friday Gallery Night 🖼️
Join me during Ithaca Gallery Night where my artwork is on display at the Seneca Place Gallery located inside of the Hilton Garden Inn. I will have a small selection of prints, stickers, and greeting cards for sale!
When: Fri, April 4th, 5-8pm
Where: 130 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY
⭐Join My Patreon!⭐
Patreon is a membership platform where you can become a monthly member to receive both virtual and physical benefits while supporting me for the work I’m currently doing.
Join any of my three Patreon tiers!
“You’re the Radish!” Tier
🎬 Behind the Scenes and Early Access 🎬
☑️ Poll Voting ☑️
♥️ My Love and Appreciation! ♥️
“I A-peach-iate You!” Tier
💻 Monthly Digital Rewards 💻
🛒 15% off discount code to my online shop! 🛒
♥️ All of my love and appreciation!! ♥️
➕ Plus all previous tier benefits! ➕
“Grape-ful For You!”
💌 Quarterly Sticker, Art Print & Poem 💌
⌛ Time-lapses of the creation process ⏳
➕ Plus all benefits from previous tiers! ➕
A special thank you to those who have already joined! It gives me great joy to make special virtual and physical goodies to share with you all. Having this support motivates me to keep on creating. Much love!
⭐ Upcoming events ⭐
There are so many lovely events happening that you can find me at! Click the link below to learn more about what I’ve got coming up.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read! I hope you learned something interesting or at least enjoyed looking at some of my art. I would be delighted to hear any feedback or questions having to do with the newsletter or the work I’m doing. Email me back or feel free to message me on Instagram!
Have a wonderful month. Until next time!
December Newsletter
Hello friends,
It’s still autumn, but it sure feels like winter over here in upstate, NY! The magic of snow has arrived and I couldn’t be feeling more grateful and cozy for the hibernation season. It’s not time for hibernation quite yet though. I have lots of exciting holiday markets coming up this month, and I hope to see some of you there! It has been busy as usual. Doing lots of restocking of products, making new art for my shop update, planning some bigger projects for next year, and much more. My partner and I also had a fun Thanksgiving with our families, and ate so much wonderful food! It’s always crazy to me how fast Hanukkah and Christmas come along right after. I never feel prepared! Life is always a whirlwind of events, so I’m hoping we all get some proper relaxation during our holiday breaks. Sometimes prioritizing your mental health is the best way to show up for your loved ones during this often stressful time.
Keep reading for a bunch of fun updates 🔽
🕊️ 💌 December Patreon Mail Rewards 💌🕊️
The Patreon quarterly mail rewards are here! This one was inspired by the rock doves/common pigeons that perch on our neighbors roofs. I love how they all huddle together, and fluff up their feathers when it’s cold and windy outside! They’re just too cute! Pigeons are often nicknamed “rats of the sky” because many see them as pests. There is certainly a lot of misguided hatred towards these birds. Maybe because they’re noisy and poop on everything, or they harbor bad bacteria, but can’t you say that about most wild animals? After a bit of research, I learned that pigeons are actually quite fascinating! They may have been one of the first domesticated birds. They have excellent navigation skills, and are fast fliers, which is why they were once used as mail carriers. They are experts in facial recognition and can recognize themselves, as well as other animals. So next time you see a pigeon, send it some love from afar. ❤️
⭐Join My Patreon!⭐
Patreon is a membership platform where you can become a monthly member to receive both virtual and physical benefits while supporting me for the work I’m currently doing.
Join any of my three Patreon tiers!
“You’re the Radish!” Tier
🎬 Behind the Scenes and Early Access 🎬
☑️ Poll Voting ☑️
♥️ My Love and Appreciation! ♥️
“I A-peach-iate You!” Tier
💻 Monthly Digital Rewards 💻
🛒 15% off discount code to my online shop! 🛒
♥️ All of my love and appreciation!! ♥️
➕ Plus all previous tier benefits! ➕
“Grape-ful For You!”
💌 Quarterly Sticker, Art Print & Poem 💌
⌛ Time-lapses of the creation process ⏳
➕ Plus all benefits from previous tiers! ➕
A special thank you to those who have already joined! It gives me great joy to make special virtual and physical goodies to share with you all. Having this support motivates me to keep on creating. Much love!
🌿 Gifts for the Nature Enthusiast in Your Life! 🐌
New products have hit my online shop! NEW zipper pouches, stickers, and art prints are available! Thank you SO much to those who have already made an order. Your support during the holiday season means so much to a small business like mine! Much more than the Walmarts and Amazons of the world appreciate your purchases. Plus! If you give your loved ones something unique and handmade, they will feel so special for receiving something so genuine and filled with love!
My shop will be closed for the holiday starting December 16th, so be sure to get your orders in soon!
Use code SHIPFREE65 for free shipping on orders over $65
🗓️ 2026 Calendar Project 🗓️
I loved making my 2025 calendar so much, and it has been so well received that I’ve already decided to start on my 2026 calendar!
The theme is New York State Parks!
Below you will see one of my favorite illustrations so far. I’m trying out a very specific new style and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it! I really enjoy the simple and cheerful quality to it!
⭐ Upcoming events ⭐
There are so many lovely events happening that you can find me at! Click the link below to learn more about what I’ve got coming up.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read! I hope you learned something interesting or at least enjoyed looking at some of my art. I would be delighted to hear any feedback or questions having to do with the newsletter or the work I’m doing. Email me back or feel free to message me on Instagram!
Have a wonderful month. Until next time!
Sciencenter Mural Article
Checkout a recent article written about my new mural at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY!
Art Contest Voting
I'm reaching out to ask a small favor. My artwork was recently chosen as a finalist in the Ithaca Pride Alliance Art Contest to be used as the Pride Festival merch design! It is now down to three finalists, and it is up to the public to vote for the winner.
Hi Friends!
I'm reaching out to ask a small favor. My artwork was recently chosen as a finalist in the Ithaca Pride Alliance Art Contest to be used as the Pride Festival merch design! It is now down to three finalists, and it is up to the public to vote for the winner.
If you like my design (image below), please use the link below to vote for me! The other two designs are very cute as well!
Art Proposal for the Ithaca Pride Alliance
