blogging

I started this blog late July 2009 and after writing over 60 posts and receiving more than 600 comments from you the readers, I’ve learned quite a bit about what blogging means to me and why I want to continue writing.  My goal is to become a self-sustaining artist, to work full-time designing, illustrating and [...]

Posted on December 5, 2009 at 10:46 pm

This past week has rushed by with so much information for my brain to absorb.  It’s like my mind just can’t handle it and overflows a bit.  I wanted to post to say I’m still here and actually got as far as finally opening up an Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/tortagialla – or perhaps I should say [...]

Posted on November 28, 2009 at 2:35 am

It’s already freezing here in Italy and although I am sad the days are getting shorter, I am also looking forward to snuggling in bed more, since I love staying in bed just a few more minutes every morning.  I decided it was time for some blog maintenance given the change in weather.  Tah-dah! A [...]

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 1:34 pm

Whew!  Sorry if you’ve been noticing a bit of madness on my blog today.  I decided to do some blog maintenance, which is a good idea for any blogger from time to time.  Make those little changes you’ve been noting mentally and take the time to really evaluate the various parts from design all the [...]

Posted on August 31, 2009 at 7:51 pm

Finally, a fresh start for all my ideas – ready to burst forth in a flurry of creative turbulence – in a good way!  Today is my happy blog day for getting this site up and running.  I am excited to start posting my works in progress and share ideas to inspire or at least [...]

Posted on July 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm