
How to Use Cosmos: The Ultimate Tool for Creatives to Curate Inspiration and Stay Organized
What if social media wasn’t about likes, but about pure inspiration?
I’ve been exploring Cosmos, a streamlined platform for artists, designers, and creators. It’s like Pinterest—but calmer, ad-free, and without the competitiveness of likes.
In this timelapse video, I’ll show you how Cosmos works and why it’s quickly becoming my favorite tool for curating inspiration.
Whether you’re building mood boards, organizing ideas, or just looking for fresh inspiration, Cosmos makes it easy and distraction-free.
Check out the video at the end.

Guide to Flawless Edits with Photoshop’s Generative Fill: The Ulitmate Tool for Perfect Edits
In this post I’m sharing the steps to fast and beautiful edits in your Photoshop file. Every file has a few trouble spots. Using Photoshop’s Generative Fill tool you can fix the problem areas quickly. At the end of the post I share a time-lapse video that shows how to use Photoshop’s Generative Fill to fix trouble spots effortlessly. Watch as the transformation unfolds, step by step.

Guide to Optimizing Images for Websites and Social Media
Why is it important to optimize your images for socials and websites?
Here’s why: Faster websites, better SEO, and crisper visuals—it's all about image optimization! Here's how to make it happen. Optimized images = better performance. In this post I will share why and the tools you need to compress your images like a pro!

How to Create a Seamless Pattern in Photoshop
Creating seamless repeat patterns in Photoshop has never been easier, thanks to the powerful Pattern Preview tool. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through designing a flawless, repeating pattern in record time, perfect for digital and print projects. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer, you'll love how effortless it is to bring your creative ideas to life!

Pet Portrait Shop Reopens in January
My little side gig, a pet portrait shop, will reopen on January 6th—so get ready to give your furry MVPs the art they deserve.
From sketch to spotlight—watch me turn your pets into wall-worthy icons. 🐾 No shortcuts here, just me, my iPad, and Adobe Fresco doing the work.

Checklist to Create a Great Coaching Website
Creating a coaching website that genuinely reflects your brand and connects with clients can feel like a big task, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right elements in place, your website can become a powerful tool for building trust, showcasing your expertise, and converting visitors into clients. This checklist will guide you through the essentials, from crafting a compelling homepage to adding client testimonials and easy booking options. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing site, these steps will ensure your coaching website is set up for success.
Simple Navigation: A clear, intuitive menu helps visitors find what they need—like services, about,

How to Create Spooky Lettering in Photoshop
As Halloween approaches, adding some spooky, distorted text effects to your designs can add a perfect eerie touch! In this guide, I’ll walk you through my process for creating custom spooky lettering in Photoshop.
1. Start with a Smart Layer
Why Use a Smart Layer? Converting your text to a smart layer ensures that any adjustments remain non-destructive, allowing you to tweak as needed.
How-To: Right-click on your text layer and select Convert to Smart Object.
2. Apply the LIQUIFY Filter for a Distorted Effect
What It Does: The Liquify filter allows you to push, pull, twist, and distort your text, adding

How Creating Mood Boards Enhances Brand Identity Projects
I love design, and using AI to create my visual inspiration boards makes the process even more enjoyable for me. In this example, I use Midjourney to help me visualize ideas quickly and experiment with different aesthetics at the beginning of my design process.
Whether I’m refreshing a brand or designing packaging, these inspiration boards or mood boards are a tool to get my creative ideas flowing. I do not need to share my initial mood boards with the client. In fact I like to create multiple mood boards before finalizing the concept for a specific project.
The process of creating multiple mood boards when beginning a project can stimulate creative thinking in several ways: