I started these Year in Review blog recaps six years ago as a sort of “highlight reel” in my professional and personal life. It was a way for me to look back on the year and reflect on my accomplishments, travels, challenges, and growth.
Read MoreSome big moments unfolded for me this year: I hosted my second artist retreat, fostered my creative community more than ever before, and partnered with brands I admire & respect for some pretty cool collaborations.
Read MoreI had some pretty incredible opportunities to give back to my creative community this year: Enrollment for my online classes soared up to 375,000 students and my curriculum made it into Skillshare’s “Top 20 Classes of 2021” list. I spoke on various panels, webinars and hosted digital workshops throughout the year. My main stage talk at Adobe Max brought in 50,000 live attendees.
Read MoreStrangest Year Yet? My biggest lesson this year: adaptability is a powerful skillset both in terms of business and in life. At the end of each year, I whip up an annual recap blog post like this and include both life and business milestones.
Read MoreI’m commemorating the end of the decade with a recap of my year. 2019 was a whirlwind of a year. I created a countless amount of new artwork, spoke on stage at five events, was interviewed on three podcasts, and hosted one watercolor workshop. I published three new courses and hit the milestone of 100,000 students.
Read MoreI kicked off 2018 in Chiang Mai, Thailand and am ending the year in the exact same place. Despite the consistent bookends, I spent the time in between racing around the world, growing my business, and living life to the absolute fullest.
Read More2017 has been one helluva year. It’s my first year of full-time traveling, which has taken me to some uniquely gorgeous places and introduced me to an incredible group of nomadic/entrepreneurial friends. I've packed in a ton and created some of the best pieces in my artwork portfolio. Check it out!
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