Introducing Finding Your Creative Voice (and why I created it) / December 10, 2015 by Esther Loopstra

I am SUPER excited to announce my new in person course FINDING YOUR CREATIVE VOICE. This is going to start out in February as a 6 week in person course but eventually I would like to create an online version so everyone can have access.

This class is especially for those who are held back by fear and probably have said to other people "I can't even draw a straight line" or "I don't have a creative bone in my body". Or maybe you are struggling to get back into art or writing and you are feeling "stuck".

New Etsy Shop / August 5, 2015 by Esther Loopstra

I recently opened my new Etsy shop! It has prints of many of my travel and food illustrations and I am slowly adding more each week. Most prints are 8"X10" or 8"X8" and are printed on high quality Epson art paper. I am also able to print larger versions or create custom orders, just contact me! Stop on by and check it out.

Seattle Seahawks Print and Free Facebook image / January 23, 2015 by Esther Loopstra

Seattle is going crazy about the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl again, you can feel the excitement in the air all over the city and online! For all of you who want to show your 12th man spirit you can download my FREE facebook image here. Just click on the image and download to your computer! I am also selling a print on my etsy shop HERE.

click on this image to download for free and please share!

Here is what it looks like on my page!

Prints on Etsy / November 7, 2014 by Esther Loopstra

Hey everyone! I've had quite a few showings of my paintings lately - (If you are in Seattle please join us for the Capitol Hill art walk, my art will be up in Studio Paridiso next Thursday the 13th). I also wanted to remind everyone that I have prints for sale in my Etsy shop - perfect for the gift giving season coming up!

Book Review - Jump, Trust, Repeat by Jessica Swift / January 2, 2014 by Esther Loopstra

I've been following Jessica Swift for quite a few years now. She's a wonderful illustrator and pattern designer and lately she's delved into creating and selling more and more products and has been super successful. I feel like I can relate to her style a bit because she has a lovely hand drawn quality to her work and she has a lot of different mediums that she works in like painting as well as illustration as well as surface design. She has managed to create a cohesive brand throughout, which is something that I'm always looking to do.

I have been wanting to read her e-book Jump, Trust, Repeat for awhile, and when she had a sale on it early last month I JUMPED at the the chance to get it! For anyone who is looking to get into the business of selling products, repeat patterns or just a creative venture, I would highly recommend reading this book.

I love Jessica's casual style of writing, her enthusiasm makes you want to get out and do something! She gives you so much detailed information that is truly helpful. Her honesty and openness is refreshing, it makes you feel like you are not the only one who has struggled with doubt or made a wrong decision.

The book is inspiring in that it makes me feel that I can create in my own way and not have to worry about what others think. She emphasizes over and over again that you don't need to follow any one else's plan. I like that her designs just flow out of her own mind and inspiration.

I'm happy that I read this book at the beginning of the new year, I've set a lot of new goals to make my business successful! Definitely pick up this e-book if you and looking to start your own business or just be re-inspired! You can find it on her website HERE!