Career Survivalism, Slow Art, and AI: What I’m Teaching My Students in 2026
Teaching in the Age of Change This week I welcomed a new group of students to my Social Media Management and Transmedia Storytelling classes at The American University of Rome. As I introduced myself, I realized how long I've been reinventing my courses to keep up...
Still Glowing — Thank You for Being Part of The Art of Reset
It was an honor to create an immersive, interactive art experience for you in a sacred Roman space I'm still glowing from my recent experimental "Art of Reset" show in Rome, Italy on Friday, October 25. This one-night-only immersive exhibition featured work from my...
How I Sell My Art Calendars Worldwide Using Gelato + Etsy
Step-by-step guide for artists ready to scale globally Are you an artist looking for a way to make passive income and share your work year-round? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to sell art calendars with print-on-demand — using platforms like Gelato and...
The “Impossible” Gift You Can’t Buy (But Might Give Anyway)
When words fall short, a meaningful spiritual gift might still reach them. What do you give someone when no store-bought gift feels quite right? I’ve often asked myself that—especially when someone is grieving, navigating a transition, or simply in need of something...
What to Do When Exhibition Plans Fall Apart
Stumble. Fumble. Mumble. Grumble. From setback to solutions You’d think that after over two decades as an artist, educator, and someone who’s lived and worked on four continents, I’d have a handle on international art logistics by now. And yet… Recently I was invited...
5 Ways You Can Start Earning Money Online Today
Why it pays to be flexible in today's changing economy Whether you’re an artist, educator, or idealist, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Do what you love, and the money will follow.” But let’s be real: turning your passion into a sustainable income doesn’t happen by...
How Artists Can Create Hope and Healing Art in a Divisive World
A Time of Despair... and Opportunity I’m not going to lie—these days, it’s tough for idealists. The world often feels like it’s crumbling, with social media amplifying hate, division, and disaster. But in this time of turbulence, we’re also more interconnected and...
How Artists Can Successfully Fundraise Online
Crowdfunding Essentials Every Artist Should Know If you've ever wondered how artists can successfully fundraise online, this guide will walk you through simple, proven steps to make your creative project a reality. Let’s talk about a side of crowdfunding that rarely...
How the the Spirit of Malawi Transformed My Images
Malawian Inspired Art: 2019-2024 Greetings from Lilongwe, Malawi. I hope you're doing well. As you may have heard, Malawi is currently grappling with the tragic loss of Vice President Saulos Chilima who died this week in a tragic plane crash. This is a time of deep...
I’m Moving! +New Malawian-Inspired Art
There's so much going on at the moment. I'll try not to be too long-winded...First, I wanted to share some new Malawian-inspired art created recently. The largest piece by far is a mural I designed. It was painted in April and completed a few weeks ago.My former UNFPA...