I'm happy to announce I had the privilege of being interviewed by Shoutout Arizona recently to talk about why and how I started my own small business! I open up about my career path as an artist, writer & travel blogger, and give some travel tips for my home-during-the-school year of Monterey, California, too.
Read the interview on their website here.
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This past year, calls to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned businesses have been amplified. We know there are many benefits to using our holiday shopping to support people of color (a few are listed here), particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, when so many businesses are struggling. The 15% pledge calls on major retailers to commit 15% of their spending to buying from Black-owned businesses, which is a great place for us to start, too! As the holiday season approaches, many of us want to take that step, but feel unsure of where to start - there's so many to choose from!
We're starting to see a beautiful trend - across the nation and the world, people are beginning to look towards buying handmade and supporting small businesses. As the holiday season approaches, many of us want to take that step, but feel unsure of where to start. As much fun as it can be to spend hours scouring Etsy for the perfect gift, not all of us have that kind of time (I sure don't). That's where this guide comes in!
Hi, everybody! I hope you're all having a nice start to the work week. Today, I thought I would share a small, simple tutorial for how I go about painting ferns. Some of you may have already seen it if you've been following me on Pinterest for a while, but I thought it would be fun to share this with the rest of you, too! So, without further adieu, the tutorial:
What is "True Art"?
In all honesty, I’ve never liked this question. Art teachers will often ask you what your definition of art is, or even to come up with an example of what art is not, and I do respect their opinions. On the other hand, I’ve always struggled with the idea that we must limit our definition of art I'm on a camping trip with my family this week (this post is scheduled; hi from the past!), and so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to talk about the intersection of art and travel.
Why do I create art? This question has always struck me as funny. At the risk of sounding clichéd, it’s always felt like someone asking me why I breathe. I do it because I couldn’t possibly afford not to. It rounds out my life, it brings me a sense of calm, it gives me an outlet for self-expression when all other outlets are dwindled down to nothing.
But maybe you’re not at that point yet. Maybe art seems like a fun hobby, or something you enjoy looking at but never really considered making yourself. There are countless articles on why art is good for you--like how looking at art increases empathy and making art improves brain connectivity, as well as reduces stress and symptoms of mental illness, and improves memory -- which I highly encourage you to check out. However, today I want to share with you why I think art is good for the spirit. A lot of my ideas for my art come from nature. Growing up, I had countless opportunities to fall in love with the natural world. My family and I take a camping trip every summer to different national parks around the western half of the United States, where we hike all day and stargaze well into the night. Between my mom and I, we always end up taking hundreds of photos each trip, which I then use as inspiration and references for my art. The entirety of the natural world is inspiring to me, but lately my main muse is deserts--specifically, the American Southwest and the Australian Red Centre.
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Hi, there! Call me Kris. I’m a world traveler, author and artist working to showcase the world's beauty and inspire you to find your confidence to see the world!
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