I had the honor of participating in my first ever gallery exhibition yesterday, April 27th. The show was hosted by Kiʻikau Printers at the beautiful Māpuna Mānoa Gallery, and the theme couldn’t have been more perfect: Mohala: The Blossoming — a floral showcase.

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on another year of growth, challenges, and new adventures—both personally and professionally. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and I’m so grateful for all the opportunities and moments that made me say, “I can’t believe I get to do this!”

Over the years, I’ve tried a ton of different products, tools, and tech to help my creative business grow. Some have been winners, some I could live without, and let’s be honest…some end up in the back of my desk drawers never to be touched again.

Today is the last day of 2021 and I’m reflecting on all of the growth, challenges, and highlights my creative business has experienced this year. Here’s a quick recap of the highs of the past year and what you can expect in 2022.

What does it mean to “digitize” your artwork? What are the benefits, and how do you go about doing it?

I hope you’ll join me as I look back through my first watercolor journal that I started practicing on about 2 years ago.