My Art Advice + Business Blog

Three years ago, I had absolutely no idea how to create digital illustrations, my Instagram account had a humble following of just 52 people, and I hadn't yet mustered the courage to create a single YouTube video. But a lot has changed over the last 3 years and I’ve learned so many valuable lessons across both art and business. So, whether you're starting your own art Instagram or simply in need of a creative boost, I hope the advice and resources in my blog can help kick-start your journey. Let’s grow together! - Mimi.

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5 Tips for Growing Your Confidence as an Artist

As someone who’s familiar with feeling insecure and totally lost with my art, I’ve struggled with having confidence in my skills as an artist. But building my confidence is what got me to where I am today, having now illustrated a published children’s book and working for myself full-time as an artist. So I want to share with you 5 tips I’ve discovered for growing your confidence as an artist!

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7 Tips for Being More Consistent with Your Art

You don’t necessarily need to be consistent if you just want to enjoy making art for fun, but consistency is a great way to develop your creative skills and habits. To help you in your creative journey, I’ve condensed these lessons down into 7 handy tips that will help you be more consistent with your own art.

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