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I publish a monthly email called 5 Things Inspiring Me, featuring five inspiring topics ranging from artists, books, podcasts, and small businesses that I discovered that month. I also like to share my process and reflections on being a self-taught artist.

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What It Means To Be A Multidisciplinary Creative

What It Means To Be A Multidisciplinary Creative

Growing up, we're often told to choose one profession, study hard, and stick to that path. It starts with those "Career Days" in elementary school, where we're exposed to various...

What It Means To Be A Multidisciplinary Creative

Growing up, we're often told to choose one profession, study hard, and stick to that path. It starts with those "Career Days" in elementary school, where we're exposed to various...

5 Things Inspiring Me: October 2023

5 Things Inspiring Me: October 2023

Hey friend, happy fall! 🍁 I’m finally starting to accept that summer is over and it’s time to embrace cozy season… 🥲 I suppose it helps to have fun activities...

5 Things Inspiring Me: October 2023

Hey friend, happy fall! 🍁 I’m finally starting to accept that summer is over and it’s time to embrace cozy season… 🥲 I suppose it helps to have fun activities...

3 Benefits to Sharing a Booth at a Craft Market

3 Benefits to Sharing a Booth at a Craft Market

Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to participate in Unique Markets LA as a vendor for the first time and I had an absolute blast! MY UNIQUE MARKETS VENDING EXPERIENCE:...

3 Benefits to Sharing a Booth at a Craft Market

Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to participate in Unique Markets LA as a vendor for the first time and I had an absolute blast! MY UNIQUE MARKETS VENDING EXPERIENCE:...

5 Things Inspiring Me: September 2023

5 Things Inspiring Me: September 2023

Hi friend! We’re nearing the end of September and I’m in complete denial that summer is almost over (it’s officially over 9/23 😭). I suppose at least over here in...

5 Things Inspiring Me: September 2023

Hi friend! We’re nearing the end of September and I’m in complete denial that summer is almost over (it’s officially over 9/23 😭). I suppose at least over here in...

Endless Summer: J-Pop Summer Hits Music Playlist

Endless Summer: J-Pop Summer Hits Music Playlist

Lately I've been listening to a lot of J-Pop music so I compiled a dozen songs that I thought would make the perfect summer playlist. I also made a custom cover art for this mix and...

Endless Summer: J-Pop Summer Hits Music Playlist

Lately I've been listening to a lot of J-Pop music so I compiled a dozen songs that I thought would make the perfect summer playlist. I also made a custom cover art for this mix and...

Chie Tamada Summer 2023 Collection Stickers

The Story Behind My Summer 2023 Collection

My Summer 2023 Collection is finally here! Today, I'm giving you a behind the scenes look of the process and inspiration that brought these awesome

The Story Behind My Summer 2023 Collection

My Summer 2023 Collection is finally here! Today, I'm giving you a behind the scenes look of the process and inspiration that brought these awesome