The entrepreneurial illustrator

The entrepreneurial illustrator

Amy @ Pikaland

First, do no harm

It dawned on me during my second semester pursuing my Masters in Art Pedagogy and Practice, when I was overwhelmed with research and…

Oct 18, 2023

First, do no harm

Oct 18, 2023

Amy @ Pikaland

What 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?

Dec 16, 2020

What if you had the very same tools as the artists you admire?

Dec 16, 2020

Amy @ Pikaland

How to promote yourself when you’re shy

One of my friends recently asked me: how was I not on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook more often spreading the word about my blog, classes…

Apr 8, 2018

How to promote yourself when you’re shy

Apr 8, 2018

Amy @ Pikaland

On personal projects and purposeful digging

While 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…

Aug 26, 2017

On personal projects and purposeful digging

Aug 26, 2017

Amy @ Pikaland

What if you don’t like social media?

It’s everywhere.

Sep 29, 2016

What if you don’t like social media?

Sep 29, 2016

Amy @ Pikaland

How to cultivate good habits that will encourage creativity

We’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…

Mar 9, 2016

How to cultivate good habits that will encourage creativity

Mar 9, 2016

Amy @ Pikaland

Part Time Job, Full-Time Artist: Rethinking the Creative Career

Amy Ng blogs at Pikaland, a popular stop for illustration lovers, students and artists who are looking for answers on how to find a balance…

Feb 1, 2016

Part Time Job, Full-Time Artist: Rethinking the Creative Career

Feb 1, 2016

Amy @ Pikaland

A reminder about growth, learning and taking small steps from Sarah K. Benning

I was reacquainted with the work of Sarah K. Benning yesterday through Instagram, and I was floored. And you can see why. The subject…

Jan 22, 2016

A reminder about growth, learning and taking small steps from Sarah K. Benning

Jan 22, 2016

Amy @ Pikaland

A better way to keep up with new year resolutions

Ah, new year resolutions.

Jan 8, 2016

A better way to keep up with new year resolutions

Jan 8, 2016

Amy @ Pikaland

Would You Create an Illustration for $5?

If I told you that there were people who are paying $5 for an illustration, you’d probably balk and hiss at me.

Nov 3, 2015

Would You Create an Illustration for $5?

Nov 3, 2015

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