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The Exact Tools I Use In My Art Business

What I actually use and love - no fluff, just the good stuff.

When I find something that makes my life easier (or my art better), you know I’m shouting it from the rooftops. Many of these products and services come with a sweet discount, and if you shop through my links, I may earn a little commission (at no extra cost to you). So grab a coffee (or a cocktail 🍸), scroll on, and discover your next fave.

enjoy!  I think you'll love 'em

The Tools That Power My Business

Tonic Site Shop

Coffee and Flow Creative

Tonic Site Shop’s stunning, customizable templates are as stylish as their cocktail-inspired names. 🍹 Get 15% off with this link or code CATHY15—cheers to a site as polished as your art! 

Termageddon

Penguin Designing

Legal protection, minus the headache. ⚖️ Termageddon auto-updates your website policies, keeping you compliant without the stress. Set it up once, and you’re covered. 

Design that works as hard as you do (and looks dang good doing it). Coffee & Flow whips up stunning, strategic designs that make creatives swoon. Need a brand glow-up or a website that wows?  

The tech wizards behind my shop. Penguin Designing set up my WordPress and WooCommerce store, plugins and all, so it sells beautifully and still feels like me.

Ashlyn Writes

Showit

Copywriting for Creatives taught me how to write product descriptions that sound like me and still sell. From shop listings to website copy and emails, Ashlyn’s frameworks help creatives (like you!) sell their work with confidence. Ready to make your words work for you?

Drag, drop, done. Showit lets me design my site like a canvas, with no code and no tears. If you can arrange a gallery wall, you can build a website. Get your first month free and start making something gorgeous!

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Kit

Email marketing, but make it easy. Kit (formerly ConvertKit) helps you grow your list, automate like a pro, and send emails that actually convert—without the tech stress. Ready to make inbox magic? 

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Quick heads-up, friend: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you decide to purchase through them. I only ever share things I personally use, love, or keep on my own wishlist.

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Canva

My secret weapon for card mockups, Pinterest pins, and anything that needs to look polished fast. No design degree required, just drag, drop, and done before your coffee gets cold.

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Dog-Eared Favourites 

earmarked for you

The books I keep rereading, recommending, and coming back to.

These are the books I’ve had open on my table lately, propped against the paint water, travelling to the cottage, and earning a few smudges along the way. Some fuel my creativity, some help me sharpen how I run my studio, and a few are just pure joy. Click any cover to grab your own copy.



Foundations of Calligraphy 
by Sheila Waters

Painting Birds
by Sarah Stokes

The Watercolour Companion 
by Matthew Palmer

The Joy of Botanical Drawing 
by Wendy Hollender

Dog Only Knows by Alison Friend

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
by John Muir Laws 

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron

The Art of Beatrix Potter 
by Emily Zach

Picture This
by Molly Bang

The Creative Act: A Way of Being
by Rick Rubin

The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: Landscapes 
by Gordon MacKenzie

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