There’s something universally charming about fruit and flower illustrations — they’ve delighted people for centuries, and they continue to be favourites in greeting cards and prints today. But why do we never stop looking at fruits and flowers?

Working for yourself, by yourself, sounds like a dream — and often it is — but staying motivated when you’re self-employed (and creative) can be a whole job in itself.

I just returned from one of my favorite Scottish trade shows, and I have to say—it was such a whirlwind, in the best possible way!