Awkwardly Introverted

Sometimes, the things we start just for practice end up becoming something more. That was exactly the case with this piece! Originally, I created this as a simple practice project—just experimenting, trying new techniques, and seeing what worked. But as I kept going, I realized it was turning into something I actually liked. So, when the opportunity came up in my  collage mixed media class  last semester, I decided to refine it and use it for my real practice in class. And guess what?  I passed with flying colors!  🎉 I took inspiration from  film noir  🎥✨—I’ve always loved its dramatic, moody aesthetic, so I wanted to incorporate that into my design. At first, I planned to use this as a  poster , but along the way, I decided it worked even better as a  book cover . Either way, I’m happy with how it turned out! Mixed media is such a great way to explore creativity because there are no strict rules—you just  layer, experiment, and let the art...

Sharky the Toothbrushing Shark is Coming Soon! 🦈✨ So, let me reintroduce  Sharky , my adorable little shark on a mission to spread the importance of brushing your teeth! 🪥🦷 He comes straight from a short story I’ve been working on, and I’m finally taking steps to  get it out into the world. I originally tried selling it on Amazon Marketplace, but that was a  big fat fail  😂. I also used  Etsy , and let me tell you—I  hated it . They charge for every little thing, and honestly, it just wasn’t the right fit for me. So, I switched gears and started using  Reedsy  to format my ePub book, and I must say…  it’s coming out beautifully!  😍 In the meantime, I’ve been researching other options, and here are some of the best places I’m considering to get this story out there: ✅  Reedsy  – for the formatting ✨ ✅  Gumroad  – Perfect for selling eBooks directly. ✅  Teachers Pay Teachers  – If it’s educational, teache...