Tulip Season: A Puzzle Born in Ottawa

If you’ve been following along, you might remember my post last fall about my first collaboration with Villager Puzzles a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a whimsical illustration to life as a puzzle. I’m thrilled to share that we’re back with something new, and this one feels especially personal: Tulip Season is […]

Supporting Independent Artists This Holiday Season

When you’re browsing holiday cards in October or shopping for festive gift ideas in early November, you might not realize that the artist behind those designs was creating them months earlier—often in the heat of summer or the first hints of spring. As an independent artist who licenses my work commercially, my creative calendar runs […]

Villager Puzzles: Behind the Scenes of a Whimsical Design

As an illustrator and surface designer, I’m constantly seeking new ways to bring my love for Canadian landscapes to life through meaningful product collaborations. Today, I’m thrilled to share my latest milestone: my first puzzle licensing partnership with Villager Puzzles, featuring my illustration Lupines Meadow. Discovering Villager Puzzles: A Company with Heart I’ve been following […]

Minted Stationery: My Designer Success Story

Birthday card featuring an illustration of a class mason jar tied with a pink ribbon, filled with colorful decorated cake pops.

From Illustration to Stationery: My Journey with Minted As an illustrator and surface designer, my mission has always been to create captivating designs for everyday products. This year, I’m thrilled to share a milestone that marks a significant step in my creative journey: my collaboration with Minted. Discovering Minted: A Platform for Independent Artists Minted […]