Have you ever felt like there’s an artist inside of you just waiting to break free—but you’re not sure how to turn your creative passion into something more?

Is there someone who has been incredibly instrumental in your life? Someone you call a friend, mentor, and teacher, perhaps? Bonnie Christine, an internationally renowned surface pattern design, checks all those boxes for me. She’s a true inspiration in my life and I love everything she does both personally and professionally.

Last week, I shared the incredible success of our latest Doodles Coaching Week, because your achievements were A-MAZ-ING. So many of you embraced the challenge, created your very first repeating pattern, and experienced that magical “I can do this!” moment.

Wow, what an incredible 8 days we just had in the From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week! My heart is full as I reflect on everything the participants accomplished. This program is designed to help total beginners create their very first repeating pattern using Adobe Illustrator.

Are you ready to turn your creative passion into a thriving business? Enrollment for The Pattern Design Academy®, my signature online course and coaching program, officially opens this Wednesday, January 22.

I am so excited to share today’s blog with you. Let’s dive into Surface Pattern Design and all of the different ways you can make money from your artwork.

Well, hello there, my friend. If you have been around these parts for a little while, you know that from time to time, I do this amazing training called the Doodles Coaching Week. I’m offering it again and it’s updated with new features. I’m always looking for ways to make your learning experience better, easier and more engaging.

Happy New Year! I realize that it’s actually New Year’s Eve today but IMHO it’s not too early to start celebrating 2025 and new beginnings. I am so excited about what’s to come this year and January is always a very special month in #annesuniverse.

Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely Christmas planned with friends and family. This blog is super short because I want us all to enjoy this time of celebration. However, I do have a quick story…

Last week, I hosted my 3-day Creative Business Blueprint LIVE event, and it was nothing short of A-MAZ-ING! This intimate gathering of 32 incredible women, hosted on Zoom, became a space where creativity, community, and clarity flourished.

Each year, the Pantone Color Institute selects a Color of the Year, an annual tradition that dates back to 2000. This announcement is more than just a hue—it’s a reflection of trends in design, culture, and emotions.

Are you a creative entrepreneur struggling to channel your gifts into a thriving business? You're not alone. Many women excel in planning and organizing a ton of complex tasks, yet find it challenging to apply these skills to their creative endeavors.

Yes! It’s that time of year and I imagine that your inbox is filling up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. I’ve got something very special for you myself and want to share the details with you. Welcome to our special Black Friday offering!

Welcome to this week's blog. How are you feeling these days? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like things are out of control. Maybe it’s because of the massive amount of information we have access to now. Or maybe it’s the pervasive nature of social media.

I'm curious... Are you like me and you love to experience new things? If the answer is a resounding yes, then I'm inviting you to join me for something truly special. Taking action, no matter how imperfect, is better than sitting on the sidelines...

We’re back and I’m thrilled to introduce you to artist, teacher and creative entrepreneur Janet Hild. So far, Janet’s career has included commercial textile design, teaching at the Master’s Degree level, freelancing and licensing. Now she’s exploring “What’s Next”.

Two weeks ago, I shared my excitement about Amy Porterfield’s Made to Scale Mastermind and described what masterminds are all about in case you’ve never been in one. If you missed it, click HERE to read it.

I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of my incredible mastermind students, Monique Johnson, founder of Design with MOJO. Monique is an explorer at heart and a master storyteller, and her passion for uncovering brand identities and bringing them to life is inspiring.