Archive - On The Creative Road

The “LEVEL UP” Experts

4 "Leveling Up" secrets and my summer recap.

Aug 9 •

May 2024

Knitting a Network

In my previous newsletter, I spoke about The Secret Life of Artists and I revealed 3 of 6 invisible tasks I’ve discovered along my creative journey. I…

May 13 •

April 2024

The Secret Life of An Artist

6 invisible creative tasks you can't see – Part 1 – It’s hard to wrap your mind around what the process of an artist looks like. It’s like disappearing…

Apr 5 •

February 2024

How to Handle Rejection

A look into an illustrator's positive mindset.

Feb 28 •

Quick Note on Productivity

Only takes a second to reboot...review the following chart for a Productivity Reboot!

Feb 5 •

January 2024

Affirmations vs Resolutions

Manifest Your Dreams

Jan 30 •

Hello 2024, nice to meet you!

Since it’s a new year and there’s been lots of new sign ups, I’ll start it with a proper introduction! I’m not sure I ever posted one here on Substack…

Jan 5 •

November 2023

Pumpkin Spice & 10 Things Nice

How I Avoid Creative Burnout...

Nov 14, 2023 •

September 2023

Bottle Your Inspiration

Inspiration can come from ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE - IF you’re paying attention! In this post I share how to find your brand of inspiration, collect the…

Sep 13, 2023 •

July 2023

Follow the Curiosity Thread!

Getting Noticed as an Illustrator - I will always remember the moment I pivoted, but it wasn’t over night…it took years! And even now I can’t believe…

Jul 10, 2023 •

March 2023

Chasing an Idea

From Strangers to Best Friends

Mar 13, 2023 •

February 2023

40 Trips Around The Sun

IlloGuild question of the month: “How do you feel GOOD as an illustrator?” It’s really easy to compare yourself to other artists, feel overwhelmed by…

Feb 15, 2023 •

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