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Hey there – I’m really glad you’re here.

Welcome to Almostartist, a space I created for artists like me — and maybe like you too.

I’m a self-taught traditional artist, and for a long time, I didn’t feel like a “real” one. I never had the chance to go to art school. I didn’t grow up with high-end supplies or formal training. Most of the time, I was just figuring it out as I went, learning through trial, error, and a lot of late nights with a sketchbook.

Life got in the way more times than I can count. There were long stretches where I didn’t draw or paint at all — not because I didn’t want to, but because I felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if I was even “good enough” to keep going.

But somehow, I always came back to it.
Because creating makes me feel alive. It helps me reconnect with myself in ways nothing else does.

greek goddess by almostartist
One of my latest works. Watch the full timelapse.

Why I Started Almostartist ?

I started this blog to share my journey honestly — the good, the messy, the in-between — in hopes it can help someone else keep going too.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Beginner-friendly tutorials using traditional mediums — graphite, ink, watercolor, acrylic, whatever I’ve got on hand
  • Budget-friendly art supply reviews, because I know what it’s like to make art on a tight budget
  • Tips for staying motivated, finding time to create, and dealing with the doubt that creeps in when you’re doing it all on your own
  • Sketchbook pages, process notes, and reflections from one artist figuring it out in real time

This isn’t a space for perfection — it’s a space for progress.
Being an artist isn’t about having credentials or a studio full of supplies.
It’s about creating anyway.

Let’s Stay Connected

If anything here speaks to you — if you’ve ever felt like an “almost artist” too — I’d love for you to stick around.

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Follow me on social media – I just recently started showing up there, even though self-doubt still sneaks in. But I’m learning to share the process, not just the polished result.


Leave a comment or reach out anytime — I truly enjoy hearing from fellow creatives. We grow better together.

You don’t need permission to create. You just need a reason.
And maybe this is yours.

Thanks for being here.
You’re always welcome — exactly as you are.

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With paint-stained hands and a hopeful heart,
— The Almostartist