My Creative Journal

Hi, I’m Erin! And welcome to my blog where I document my journey back into creativity through watercolor, sketchbooks, creative hobbies, and everyday artistic exploration. Whether you’re a fellow beginner, a creative parent carving out time for art, or someone rediscovering creativity after a long break — I’m so glad you’re here!

✔ watercolor experiments and sketchbook practice

✔ ILLUSTRATION, ART PROCESS, AND NEW COLLECTIONS

✔ creative routines and behind-the-scenes studio life

✔ art books, supplies, and classes I’m loving

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From Artist Block to Beachy Art: Creating My Saltwater Sayings Collection
From Artist Block to Beachy Art: Creating My Saltwater Sayings Collection

What started as a serious case of artist's block turned into an entire collection of colorful coastal art! Come behind the scenes to see how one simple Procreate experiment became my Saltwater Sayings art prints, postcards, greeting cards and more.

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From Procreate Sketch to Stationery: The Tropicolor Turtles Collection
From Procreate Sketch to Stationery: The Tropicolor Turtles Collection

What started as one colorful sea turtle sticker turned into an entire tropical stationery collection! Come behind the scenes to see how I designed my Tropicolor Turtles in Procreate and turned them into stickers, notepads, bookmarks and more.

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Pattern Play: My Favorite Beginner Watercolor Practice
Pattern Play: My Favorite Beginner Watercolor Practice

Try this relaxing beginner watercolor exercise using simple repeating patterns. A great sketchbook practice for learning brush control, color mixing, and watercolor techniques.

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How I’m Making Time for Creativity in 2026
How I’m Making Time for Creativity in 2026

Learn how to make time for creativity even with a busy schedule and young kids. In this post I share 4 simple shifts that helped me start painting again as a mom.

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