Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorFirst, do no harmIt dawned on me during my second semester pursuing my Masters in Art Pedagogy and Practice, when I was overwhelmed with research and…6 min read·Oct 18, 2023----
Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorWhat if you had the very same tools as the artists you admire?What if the tools that these artists use were now in your hands? What would you do with them? What would you hope you could create with it?2 min read·Dec 16, 2020----
Amy @ PikalandHow to overcome the fear of trying something newTrying something new can be scary, and sometimes, there’s nothing that anyone can say or do to make those feelings go away.3 min read·Oct 12, 2020----
Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorHow to promote yourself when you’re shyOne of my friends recently asked me: how was I not on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook more often spreading the word about my blog, classes…5 min read·Apr 8, 2018----
Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorOn personal projects and purposeful diggingWhile I was in Singapore for the Illustration Art Fest, I had the pleasure of hearing a talk by Raphael (one half of duo Icinori — his…3 min read·Aug 26, 2017----
Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorWhat if you don’t like social media?It’s everywhere.4 min read·Sep 29, 2016----
Amy @ PikalandThings money can’t buyWhenever I step into a classroom, the first question that I get asked is this: which profession in the design world makes more money…4 min read·Aug 17, 2016----
Amy @ PikalandinCareer RelaunchChanging careers: Why it’s not just about following your passionIt starts with being very scared of what’s coming next.5 min read·Jul 19, 2016--2--2
Amy @ PikalandHow to decide on events that are worth your time and moneyI recently went to Amsterdam and Berlin. The trip was mainly to attend Pictoplasma 2016 in Berlin, which I have heard so many good things…10 min read·Jun 8, 2016----
Amy @ PikalandinThe entrepreneurial illustratorHow to cultivate good habits that will encourage creativityWe’ve all given excuses before: I’m too tired, I’m too busy, etc. Whether it’s to avoid going for that run you’ve marked on your calendar…5 min read·Mar 9, 2016----