The Little Joy

Shop

Original art, happy little paper goods & whatever else my imagination dreams up.

Oh, hello! You've found the shop!

Well, sort of.

You see, I make a lot of things. Watercolor paintings, greeting cards, custom creations, occasional happy accidents, and sometimes things I never actually planned on making in the first place.

Some of those things are available to purchase. Others make an appearance in small, limited collections. And some are simply waiting for the right person to ask about them.

So whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift, something one of a kind, or that little painting you spotted on Instagram three weeks ago, you've come to the right place.

Take a peek around. And if something catches your eye, just ask!

"Grief feels a lot like fear." Someone said those words at a funeral this week, and I haven't stopped thinking about them. Between saying goodbye to my husband's grandmother and remembering a colleague we lost a year ago, grief has been s
Sunday's letter is arriving a little later than usual. It's been a full weekend of work, and I've had approximately 1,000 ideas and very little time to make sense of any of them. But something pretty wonderful happened this week. I realized that t
Ever feel like the things you love get sidelined by the things you have to do? Little Joy Letter #4 dives into that very tension—dreaming of more while juggling responsibilities. It's my most honest piece yet, and I hope it resonates with you.
A very glamorous behind-the-scenes look at building a creative empire: Work day: 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Art made today: approximately zero. Ideas floating around my brain: approximately 47. Energy available to execute them: absolutely not. 😂 So
Am I learning that this is actually my creative process — the art of noticing? 👀 Notice something random. 🤔 Become weirdly curious about it. 💭 Let it hang around in my brain for a while. 🎨 Somehow, it becomes an idea. A fire hydrant cover
A client commissioned a Halloween card, so tonight I sat down with a pencil and started drawing. No computer. No perfect plan. No trying to figure out what this needs to become later. Just a crooked tree, a few bats, some pumpkins, a tiny lantern&he
Are you there, Reader? It’s me, Joy. 🙂 Last week I published my first Little Joy Letter. And almost immediately, one question took over: **What if no one reads it?** I’ve been thinking a lot about why that matters so much. Because h
A little Wednesday throwback from the sketchbook. 🍂 My creative energy is a little low this week, so instead of forcing myself to make something new just for the sake of saying I made something, I went digging through some older sketchbooks. And h

A Little Something Just for

You

Some of my favorite things to create begin with someone else's idea, story, or special occasion.

From custom watercolor artwork and personalized greeting cards to thoughtful gifts and creative projects, I love making things that feel personal, meaningful, and just a little bit whimsical.

Have something in mind? I'd love to hear about it!

Let's Make Something Together →

Current Little Joys &

Limited Release Drops

Every so often, I'll release small collections of things I've been working on. Think original watercolor paintings, greeting cards, art prints, seasonal treasures, stickers, and whatever other delightful little ideas find their way onto my art table.

Some collections may be seasonal. Some pieces may be one of a kind. And some might simply exist because I had an idea that made me smile and couldn't resist making it.

The fun is in seeing what comes next.

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See Something You Love?

Here's a little secret: Just because something isn't listed in a shop doesn't necessarily mean it isn't available.

If you've spotted a painting, greeting card, or piece of artwork on my website, Instagram, or Facebook that caught your eye, please reach out!

Whether you're interested in purchasing an original, ordering a print, or asking about a custom variation, I'm always happy to have that conversation.

And if something isn't available, we might just be able to dream up something new.

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Art Shouldn't Be

Complicated.

Neither Should Finding

Something You Love.

Whether you're here to purchase a little joy, commission something special, or simply see what I've been making, I'm so glad you found your way here.

After all, sometimes the smallest things bring the biggest smiles.

With a little joy,

Joy