In Flow + On Fire

Overcoming Resistance & Living a Creative Life

In this week's update, I'm exploring the powerful question of why you should pursue your dreams and what it really takes to make them a reality. This isn't your typical motivational episode—it's an honest look at overcoming fear and the internal resistance that holds us back from a creative life. Join me as I share my charcoal drawing process for a brand new piece, and show you the latest Etsy shop art prints I've added. You'll see how I'm actively working to achieve my dreams and put the pursue your dreams motivation into practice. This is about more than just art, it's about how to take action on your dreams and find joy in the process. I'll share how I'm creating joy in my life right now, even in the midst of a busy schedule. If you need a reminder to start believing in yourself, this is for you. Want to watch this episode in video format? Head here: https://www.quinncurtis.com/in-flow-on-fire-podcast/artist-vlog-overcoming-resistance-amp-living-a-creative-life Creative Inspo, Community & Zines for Substack & Patreon Subscribers: https://quinncurtis.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/c/QuinnCurtis [https://www.patreon.com/c/QuinnCurtis] My Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/quinncurtisart/

Do Our Hopes & Dreams Even Matter?

This motivational episode dives into that question, especially for those of us who feel a little "out of tune" and stuck in survival mode. If you're wondering why your dreams matter more than you think, this is for you. In this episode, I explore the philosophical and practical struggle of how to take action on your dreams when life feels messy. I'll share my journey of overcoming fear of failure and fighting self-doubt, and why I believe that pursue your dreams motivation is a life-giving act. I also talk about finding your passion and purpose in life and the small, consistent daily habits for a successful life that can help us get there. This isn't just about a motivational speech, but a real-life exploration of why you should pursue your dreams even when it's hard. I also touch on ideas from stoicism for women and share some of my own experience as a creative person trying to learn from other artists. Watch the full creative motivational video to learn more about my personal journey and find the creative encouragement you might need to take action on your own dreams. I'm cheering you on to keep believing in yourself and bring more magic into your everyday life! Creative Inspo, Community & Zines for Substack & Patreon Subscribers: https://quinncurtis.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/c/QuinnCurtis [https://www.patreon.com/c/QuinnCurtis] My Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/quinncurtisart/ [https://www.etsy.com/shop/quinncurtisart/] Subscribe for more tips on finding more well-being & creativity in a busy life! https://www.youtube.com/@QuinnCurtisShow

Artist Branding Strategies: My New Logo & Etsy Print Shop Update

Welcome back to my artist vlog! This creative process vlog takes you behind the scenes of my "reentry" week after vacation, diving straight into exciting updates for my Etsy shop artist journey. I'm thrilled to share my new artist branding strategies, including the process of creating a fresh logo design for artists. I'll walk you through how I developed my new visual identity and explain my brand strategy for artist growth in 2025. You'll see how I integrated this new look into my product mockups, artist Etsy branding, and even my YouTube channel header! In this video, you'll also get a homemade sketchbook update as I continue to test hot press watercolor paper. See a quick painting in progress and learn about the ongoing experiment with Arches watercolor paper. I'm also revealing how I'm making it easier for customers in my etsy art print shop to find frames for my prints by creating a free frames guide. My goal is to empower other artists, offering small art business tips and insights into artist productivity. As an artist vlogger illustrator, I hope you'll learn from other artists and find art inspiration in my journey. Don't miss this peek into my art business evolution! Let me know what you're working on in the comments below. My Etsy Print Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuinnCurtisArt [https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuinnCurtisArt]

Homemade Sketchbook & Art on Vacation (Artist Vlog)

Welcome back to my artist vlog! In this creative process vlog, I'm sharing all about my recent family vacation to California and how I made art on the go. Discover my journey of making a sketchbook from scratch specifically for travel. I'll walk you through a homemade sketchbook making process, including a bookbinding tutorial for beginners. You'll see how I prepare an embroidery book cover (even with a time crunch!). I also delve into the major dilemma of hot press vs cold press watercolor paper and explain why I chose to test Arches watercolor paper for this trip. See what art supplies for travel I packed and how they performed for art on vacation, including sketching at the San Diego Safari Park. My intention with these vlogs is to learn from other artists and offer insights into the real creative process. As an artist vlogger illustrator, I hope my artist travel tips and this diy sketchbook tutorial inspire your next creative adventure! What creative projects have you been working on lately? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more art inspiration and weekly updates. Domestika "Sketchbook Design & Binding" course by Maru Godas: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4397-sketchbook-design-and-binding

Artist Update: Easy DIY Bookbinding Tutorial & Selling Art on Etsy

Welcome to another artist vlog where I share my creative journey! This week, I'm taking a big leap and diving into monetizing my art. Get a behind-the-scenes look at my artist Etsy shop update [https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuinnCurtisArt], including new prints, canvases, and tote bags featuring art from my zine, The World is Full of Stories. I discuss the healthy balancing act of creating with passion and putting my work out there, even with past creative process struggles. You'll also get a full book binding tutorial for beginners as I finish attaching an embroidered book cover to my latest inspiration book. Learn about book binding diy easy techniques and see my fun (and messy) process of handmade book binding. I hope this creative process vlog inspires you to keep creating. Mentioned in this video: * New Underwater Girl art print on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4322179864/wall-art-print-american-girl-asian] * New Underwater Girl art canvas on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4322228557/canvas-art-print-american-girl-asian] * New Underwater Girl tote on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4322549218/canvas-tote-bag-american-girl-asian] * Wicked movie "Bewitched" classic TV show-inspired shirt on Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4323583786/wicked-shirt-bewitched-wicked-musical] * My Tarot book (with embroidered cover) [https://youtu.be/hbs07Mv-3OM?si=GEj6wA76GbXPfO2T] * My 1st art / creative inspiration book (with embroidered cover) [https://youtu.be/sGJJ4OyGNWk?si=zfRP24Yo99d2Hl4x] * Talens Sketchbook I'm using [https://a.co/d/641k3pf] * Book binding glue I'm using (PH Neutral PVA) [https://a.co/d/6aGpDOt] Watch the video for this episode (with full book binding tutorial visuals) here [https://www.quinncurtis.com/in-flow-on-fire-podcast/artist-vlog-easy-diy-bookbinding-tutorial-amp-selling-art-on-etsy]