Daring Adventures in Creative Biz: Selling + Shipping on Etsy
Welcome to the second post in my Daring Adventures in Creative Biz series! You can view the first post here. Many new artists ask me how to start selling on Etsy. Here's an intro to launching an Etsy shop: Etsy (an online marketplace for handmade goods)...
i carry your heart: book launch party + more!
My new children's book is hitting the shelves this month! Yes, this is real! Join me for a festive launch event + book signing at awesome independent bookstore Mrs. Dalloway's in Berkeley on Thursday, March 27 from 5-7 pm. This will be so fun! Drop by if you're local!...
Daring Adventures in Creative Biz: Tools of the Trade
I get so, so many questions about how I run my business. So I figured it's about time I answer them! This is the first in a series of posts about Daring Adventures in Creative Biz! Got a specific Creative Biz question? Email matirosestudio@gmail.com If you're...
let go + the evolution of a painting
In painting (as in life) we must learn to let go of our attachment to outcomes. Or, put another way, surrender to the outcome that will eventually arrive on its own terms. Oh yes, this is hard. Oh yes, it can be painful to sacrifice something good. But once you trust...
co-work at my studio!
hey there, early bird
The spring session of Daring Adventures in Paint + Life is available at this super early bird price... but only for a couple more days! Register now for the lowest price ever 🙂 *************
36/36 spoon show
Courtney Cerruti conceived of and curated this fantastic Spoon Show opening tomorrow night at Paxton Gate Kids. When I told my beau Justin that I was in a Spoon Show at a Taxidermy Shop… he didn't quite know what to say and laughed. It does sound a little Portlandia,...
my virtual studio: a peek inside
Last week my extraordinary students completed the most recent session of my e-course. I was sincerely blown away by the swell of creativity, vulnerability, and boldness I got to witness each week -- not to mention all the gorgeous art! I want to share a peek into our...
painting on ceramics
Pissy kitty plate in chartreuse painted by moi a while back with Lisa I didn't love it at first, but it's growing on me. Painting on Clay is HARD! It's always good to push yourself creatively and experiment with new mediums to keep yourself fresh, but being used to...
my new children’s book!
It was such a dream come true to work on this kid's book to illustrate one of my favorite poems and poets ever: "i carry your heart with me" by ee cummings. [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] BY E. E. CUMMINGS i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my...
