Inside the Cauldron

My first art fair became a chance to test more than my booth. From months of worry and preparation to unexpected confidence, new lessons, and plenty of ideas for next time, here’s what I learned from finally taking the leap.

When the weather put my usual art process on hold, I found myself looking for something simple — a mouse pad and a notebook. What I found instead was another way to turn everyday things into art.

When the weather stopped my usual process, I realized creativity doesn’t stop — it just looks different. A look at what happens when you can’t create the way you’re used to.

Working in a small space with limited materials changed how I approach creativity. Instead of restricting ideas, constraint became the frame that makes them clearer.

A weather delay turned into a season of experimentation with reclaimed glass and functional art.

A reflective story about reuse, creativity, and transformation—from old CDs and salsa jars to functional art made from reclaimed glass.