It wasn’t until I stopped just looking and started truly seeing that things clicked. I picked up an old insect field guide at a used bookstore, and that was my lightbulb moment. The secret wasn’t some ...

I spent my early career in a slick design office. You know the type—fancy chairs that cost more than my first car, professional ergonomic checks, the whole nine yards. So when I went solo and started ...

So many people think of crochet braids as a super quick, easy-peasy style. And while the installation can definitely be faster than, say, individual box braids, the real skill is in the prep work. A ...

I’ve probably inked hundreds of them, from tiny, subtle anchors tucked behind an ear to massive back pieces showing a ship battling the waves. And with every single one, I’m reminded that this isn’t ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

I’ve been drawing for what feels like a lifetime, and my very first subjects were always figures from old myths. There was something about trying to capture a character like Medusa that felt like a ...

But over the last decade or so, something different has been happening. It’s not some glamorous revolution; it’s a slow, grinding shift. It’s the real inclusion of transgender models on runways, in ...

But here’s the secret: it’s not about finding one single “perfect” shoe. It’s about understanding the simple principle of proportion. Wide-leg jeans create a strong shape, and your shoes are the ...

I’ve been a nail tech for a long, long time, and I’ve seen trends explode onto the scene and then fizzle out just as fast. But chrome? Chrome is different. It has some serious staying power. I still ...

I’ve been slinging ink for over fifteen years, and in that time, I’ve seen styles come and go and come right back around again. One of the most misunderstood, by far, is the “ignorant” style. Honestly ...

It’s not about slapping on three products and calling it a day. It’s about being strategic. It’s about understanding your skin, how light hits it, and where to put product with purpose. It’s control, ...

Well, here’s the simple, and slightly mind-bending, answer: in the world of paint and pigments, you can’t mix yellow. It’s a primary color. This is where so many artists get stuck, and honestly, it’s ...