I do have art goals beyond doing Art-A-Whirl like I want to do freelance illustration full time, and I
would be ecstatic if I ever got an agent or art rep.
I love making patterns, things for children's products (like clothes), Minnesota-y things,
nature-related work (good for outdoorsy brands), and little creatures.
If I don't do freelance illustration, I'd still enjoy doing work in an ad agency, publishing, in-house
production art, in-house surface design, + lots more. I'm pretty flexible, but freelance illustration is
my ultimate goal.
me workin' my butt off →
things to get
✶ table
✶ tablecloth
✶ table banner
✶ things to decorate table
✶ wire grid shelves
✶ clips
✶ sticker organizer
✶ cellophane bags
✶ cardboard? something similar
✶ cute tape
✶ kraft paper roll
✶ probably more stuff
things to make + order
✶ business cards
✶ thank you card
✶ products + art!
my goals
main goals
✎ take part in art-a-whirl 2026
✎ make more art
lower priority goals
✎ get a studio
✎ do
pancakes + booze art market
(not sure when it happens, but I do have insider info)
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money; partner is willing to help if needed♥ but there's enough time that I should be able to fund
it myself.
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no car; makes transporting things to the hypothetical studio difficult. Hopefully I, or partner, has
a car.. maybe da Baja... she can carry many things...
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art block :(
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fear; I feel a bit intimidated by the idea of getting myself out there. Maybe it's the imposter
syndrome? Not sure. It just seems scary.
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work/finding a new job; does take a lot of my time currently.
my niche(s)
indentifying these to understand my market
My work is often pretty whimsical + silly.
things I like to illustrate
♡ freshwater fish
♡ MN stuff
♡ little guys
♡ bugs
♡ nature
♡ whimsy
♡ curiosity + exploration
♡ handlettering
updates
5.22.25
The start!
In the planning stages. Mostly identifying goals, obstacles, resources, etc. I'm unsure if I
want to actually put financial things on here. I feel like it would be useful for other people
wanting to do art markets themselves understand the up-front cost for this sorta thing.
Something for me to think about.
things I could make + sell
✎ original work
✎ prints
✎ stickers
✎ jewelry
✎ keychains
✎ lanyards
✎ washi tape
✎ little clay guys
resources
manufacturers/printers
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Vograce: stickers, acrylic keychains, pins,
etc. Lots of stuff!
5.22.25
