Ponno Ponderings — Making Art
Why I Don't Take Commissions

Why I Never Sketch (and that's a problem)
Creativity Making Art Perfectionism

When Painting Is No Longer Fun
Making Art Mental Health Perfectionism

Normally on the first of the year, I'd write about my plans for the new year. What I plan to do differently. This year is no exception but I have a specific experience to share instead. Getting comfortable with what's uncomfortable. I spent the better part of the day working on my new Shopify website. I felt pretty productive emotionally as I moved product after product over to the new system. Zoned out. Checked off to-do items. The bigger issue as of late is my creative block. I can't seem to make anything good. Because I don't do much exploring...
2018 and the Year of Creativity
Business Entrepreneurship Follow Your Dreams Making Art

Last December, my cousin Alexis proposed that we all (myself, my sister Kim, my Granny) come up with a word to represent the upcoming year. At this time last year, I was pretty lost. I had just moved back to Chicago after quitting my full time tech job in SF. I wasn't working or making any money which was unsettling every month when bills were due (even though it was my intent to take several months off). I was spending my days waking up at varying hours, eating bags of Ruffles for lunch and dinner, and taking art classes without...
Painting and Self Doubt
Making Art Mental Health Perfectionism
