Hi Reader,

🌷 May is here, bringing a little bit of everything: new projects, a fun workshop, a fresh free guide, and some reflection. This month has reminded me that being a working artist means celebrating the highs, sharing knowledge, and honouring the people who’ve shaped our journey. 🫶🏽

Latest News 🗞️

🖌️ Join me for a lettering workshop this Saturday!
I’ll lead a fun, beginner-friendly Mother's Day workshop with North York Arts on May 10. Spots are still available, so come get creative and learn some new skills.
👉🏽 Sign up here

📚 New Free Guide: 10 Social Media Tips for Artists
If you’re an artist or creative struggling with self-promotion, I’ve created a new guide just for you.
👉🏽 Download the free guide

In Memory of Michael Cavanaugh

😔 Remembering my friend and colleague

This month, I also honour the memory of Michael (@michael_cavanaugh_art), a dear friend and collaborator. We worked side by side on the Bell Box Murals Project and Outside the Box. His passion, kindness, and unwavering dedication shaped so many artists' paths, including mine.

Michael Cavanaugh

🕊️ Rest in peace, Michael. You are deeply missed.

See his work

As part of continuing the work we built together, I’m softly reintroducing what’s now called The Box Murals Project. This will keep the spirit of community and creativity that Michael championed alive.

I’ll do my best to keep the legacy he built alive through every mural, every project, and every brushstroke.

Andrea's Words of Wisdom

💡Your creativity deserves protection. A clear contract isn’t just paperwork; it’s how you honour your time, talent, and boundaries.

On the blog this month

💰How Much Does a Mural Cost in Toronto?🎨

⚡Marketing Yourself When You Hate Selling 📢

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Why Murals Are the Best Investment for Your Business 🔑

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Cool Things 🎉

🖌️ The Artist Project, May 8–11
Explore thousands of artworks. Meet over 250 independent artists. Get tickets.

🖼️ GradEx 110 at OCAD University, May 7–11
A free art and design event at my alma mater. Don’t miss the opening night (May 7) with a DJ, food trucks, and installations. Info

🏛️ Doors Open Toronto, May 24–25
Free access to 150+ architecturally and culturally significant buildings. More Info

🎨 Call For Muralists, Window Wonderland at the Junction, Toronto.
Apply Here before June 6.

🌺 Thank you for catching up with me! Whether it’s learning, creating, or just pausing to reflect, I’m glad we’re on this journey together! 🫶🏽

Until next time, stay bold and colourful!

💛 Andrea