I will preface this post by saying I know that there are probably many many many Instagram experts out there that will frown upon what I'm about to say. My methods aren't the most conventional and I come from a very specific mindset in my approach of my business and my artistic journey. In November 2019, my art Instagram account had 600 followers. As of today, that same account now has 11.1 thousand followers and all of it has happened from organic reach, which means I didn't spend a dime on marketing or any kind of Instagram bots to buy any of that following. Here are all the lessons I have l ..read more

You know, one day I will start consistently publishing not only to my Instagram and FB pages but also my website I know I should but how often do we do what we should, amiright? I've updated this video just a tad since I've last shared it with the world as I didn't have the good macro shots to add to the video yet to show what the boards came to be in the end. And as always if you're looking to up your cheeseboard pouring game, I teach Resin Art Master class where you can learn not just how to pour a cheeseboard like this but so much much more! Here's to Happy Beginnings of 2020! https://youtu ..read more

Resin art is fairly easy to take care of luckily! Cheeseboards For resin art cheeseboards, you want to handwash the wooden part of the board and wipe down the resin part of it with a moistened paper towel. If streaks are a problem, I like to use a dab of plastic polish on a microfiber cloth to bring back the shine and take care of any scratches. I like to use PlastX on my art. Regular resin is very much sensitive to heat, which is why you should keep these cheeseboards out of the dishwasher to prevent ruining both the board and your dishwasher. I now have heat-resistant resin in my selection ..read more

Every artist’s ultimate dream is to turn their passion into a profession. And why not? The joy of creating something unique and new every day, the delight in bringing their imagination to life, and the beauty of living a quiet and meaningful life are just a few of the pleasures offered by the creative field. If you’re thinking of turning your hobby into a profession, do you know what it takes to be a successful artist? Are you ready for the long haul? If you’re unsure, read on to know some practical things to consider beforehand. In the next post, I’ll be sharing my own (unconventional) busine ..read more

This is my own personal, somewhat controversial, advice for a thriving career as an artist. Also known as, "What I Know So Far." In this blog post, I will sound curt, maybe even dismissive, and a little too self-assured. I promise that I’m not trying to be any of those things. These are all the lessons I’ve collected thus far from my collective journey around the sun that I’ve found extremely useful in my career as an artist. I could go on and on about each of these bullet points but for the sake of those who can’t tolerate to read anything for more than 15 minutes, I will spare you and instea ..read more

I see this question asked a lot in the resin art fan groups online and if you're struggling with choosing which resin to get when you're beginning this art medium as a hobby, this post is for you. Art Resin So first thing's first. There are many brands that carry epoxy resin made for art, which they usually call "art resin", and there's also a brand that's called ArtResin. Art resin as a type of epoxy resin usually has several different properties to it that make it extra appealing for resin artists to use. Essentially you can think of art resin as a coating resin, which means you can use it ..read more

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If you've ever made coasters, you'll know that sometimes final flood coats are unavoidable. And with flood coats comes the inevitable reality of drips and the need to sand, so what should you do? I highly recommend skipping the sanding and the tape and instead using liquid latex. Get a disposable brush and liberally apply to both the sides and half an inch strip on the bottom, directly where the drips would collect. Let it dry for an hour and then do the flood coat. Here's a little video of me removing the latex and the drips, saving me precious time and energy from sanding! https://youtu.be/I ..read more

If you're just starting out with resin art, the list of supplies necessary can be daunting. It takes a little while for everyone to gather their bearings, so I have compiled a list of supplies that I see as "absolutely necessary" and supplies that are just nice to have on hand in your studio. By no means is this list exhaustive but it'll start you off on the right foot from the beginning! Supplies that are absolutely necessary: Organic Vapor Respirator (https://amzn.to/2JYtpIYor https://amzn.to/2JYtZGE) Nitrile gloves ( https://amzn.to/2JXSLHi) Table. I prefer a glass top table so you can lev ..read more

So you want to be able to shoot flat from up above, you want consistent results, and you don't want your arms and back to kill you the next day? No problem. Here's my fix. My gentle pitch: If you're a total newbie when it comes to photographing your art and want to get better at it, I also offer one-on-one classes and mentorship opportunities on this very topic! I will show you how to take photographs of your resin art without glare, how to take the best macro shots that showcases the color, sparkle, and depth of your piece, and how to retouch your photographs to achieve results you can't cre ..read more