There are very few things in life I enjoy more than going to an art store. And Tokyo is *the* place for amazing art stores — each one distinct with its own personality. Not gonna lie. I want to visit all of them but it would take days so before arriving in Japan, I whittled…
Category: Art
21_21 design sight (tokyo)
I didn’t really know about 21_21 Design Sight before visiting it. I learnt that the building was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and the museum was created by Ando and fashion designer, Issey Miyaki. The building is at the edge of a quiet park where families stroll and children play on the grass. The…
unlocking creativity
I always forget how much I enjoy making mixed media art. Mixed media allows for your creativity to just flow. Whatever you make doesn’t have to be amazing or even something you remember in a few years. I totally forgot I made this during the pandemic, and just found a photo of it today. All…
create for yourself first
As some of you may know, I started a (very) small online shop. In it, I carry greeting cards, stickers, and a 2025 calendar. I had no intention of making a calendar. I was happy just doing illustrations and drawings on my iPad. Then one day, I happened to see a video of someone making…
new hand-drawn sticker sheets in the arthustle studio shop
Hi, Friends, Just wanted to let you know there are a few new additions to the ArtHustle Studio shop. Three new sticker sheets just landed in the Sticky Things section of the shop. These stickers are unique, 100% plastic / vinyl free (printed on eco-friendly paper, using eco-friendly ink) and will add fun and a…
my stationery shop
Dear Friends, I hope you’re doing well. I have a bit of news to share. A while back, my niece told me that I ought to start a “side hustle” with my “art stuff”. And I thought, “Why not?” Lesson 1 – Never start a venture by thinking, “How hard could this be?” The Universe is always…
join me for a coffee
Hi, friend, I hope you’re doing well. I’d like to invite you to sit and join me for a coffee. Imagine that we’re in a cafe in [insert place]. We’re lucky. Two armchairs — right by the window and super comfy — have just become available. Only a few people are in the cafe; the…