Contact & Business Inquiries

How to contact me:

If you have questions, need to reach out, or have a business inquiry regarding commercial licensing or commissions please fill out my contact form and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you draw hedgehogs?

My hedgehog illustrations were first inspired by my partner’s spiked hair! They’re not the only things I like to create, but when I do, they usually indicate that I’m in good spirits. My hedgehog illustrations are a more lighthearted and playful take on our crazy world. 

What do you draw with/what tools do you use?

I’ve actually gotten a lot of questions like these on social media regarding the software I use, my drawing tablet and PC. I have to say, regardless of the tools any artist uses, it may not work for you. I spent years playing around with tools, brushes, workflows and software to find out what clicked with my style.

However, for my illustration work I primarily use Clip Studio Paint, but will use Procreate for sketching and laying out ideas. For my design work, I use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. For video editing, I use DaVinci Resolve.

My main drawing tablet is the XP Pen 15.6 Pro, while I use my Apple iPad Air 10.5 and Apple Pencil on the go. My PC was built using custom parts that I’ve bought over the years, and if you’re looking to do the same make sure you get a powerful CPU and a lot of RAM, art software is quite demanding on both.

Are you taking any commission work?

I am! You can message me on social media or my contact form about my rates and what you’d like created.

What inspired you to pursue art as a career?

Well, I was absolutely miserable in other non-creative positions I worked in. I also grew up around a lot of blue collar factory workers in a rural town. I didn’t want to have that life, not that those types of jobs are bad, but it just wasn’t for me. I struggled in a lot of different fields because I couldn’t let my creativity shine, and in some instances my creative thinking caused trouble in positions where everything was restrictive and .

I didn’t necessarily care where I worked, but rather that I had some flexibility to use my artistic skills in that position. I sort of used my upbringing as a reminder to stay humble and focus on my end goal.

Art is a hard field to get into, and at times it can be unstable, but don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible, because it’s not. You just have to be open minded about what different industries could use your creative expertise.

Where do you get your ideas from?

Gosh, that’s a hard one. Sometimes they just come to me randomly when I’m not even in a creative moment. On the other hand, my ideas actually come from visions or rather animated stories that play in my mind when I walk and listen to music. I have a running list of pieces I want to create one day, but it can be hard to find time to make everything. Sometimes, I do have to let my many ideas go. I can’t commit to all of them!

How do you deal with art block?

By doing other things that aren’t related to art. We are not machines and it’s impossible to commit 100 percent of your life to just one thing or one craft. If I am getting frustrated or can’t find that creative spark, then I simply do something else for a while. Walking, exercise and being out in nature help me clear my mind.

What would you tell artists who are just starting out?

I would tell them to not give up and to use the endless amount of resources us creatives have at our disposal today! Also, get some sort of online presence, the art community is so supportive online and it’ll help you build fans who can support your work in the long run. Basically, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, but don’t let it consume you where you’re only making art to appease an algorithm or for likes.