by kpalana | Jan 23, 2026 | Blog
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...
by kpalana | Sep 28, 2025 | Blog
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...
by kpalana | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog
Today’s update is all about the birds and bats of Malawi. As much as I love them, I don’t always want them in my studio or classroom… I just recently added two new drawn “minis” to my site. They include, Trio of Squeezies: Guinea Fowl and...
by kpalana | May 27, 2019 | Blog
I’ve Come Undone For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.”...
by kpalana | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
Up your art game by trying a new brush… or two… or two hundred+ There is so much you can do artistically with just a humble pen, pencil, or a few good paintbrushes. If you’re also using digital tools, you may already feel comfortable with a handful...