The Critter Co Blog

Time for a new artist statement

As I'm slowly exploring ceramics and the best methods for me to make, sell, and enjoy the entire process I'm also considering what custom mug production looks like for my practice. I've already done a couple custom mug drops and people have been quick to scoop up those spots, but as I develop my custom process I anticipate that things will shift and morph into something that looks most manageable for me.

I wanted to share my step by step process of taking my watercolour illustrations from my sketchbook to their final product. Let me know if you'd like more details!

My main focus has been mugs and ornaments. The ornaments won't be available for purchase until the fall/holiday season, but the mugs will be ready for my next market!

I'm excited to start offering ceramic pieces this year!

I've made some tough decisions for the 2025 market season

When you do any kind of creative work, you're bound to get the question: Where do you get your inspiration? And while everyone will have a hundred different responses to this in their own art practice alone, I thought I'd share 5 ways in which I get inspiration with you.

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The Marvel Bunnies always have a soft spot in my heart, both because of my love for Marvel and because of the reception the Bunnies have gotten!

I've decided that I will be keeping a few of the crowd favourites in my shop more-or-less on an on going basis (Steve, Wanda, Loki, and Peter), but some of the characters I've decided to retire.

And here we are, pretty much at the end of the build. With the exception of the fridge and the end of the cabinet around that, I've finished the van. In this post I take you through the walls, cabinet/bed, painting, sink/toilet, and the sewing projects. Pulling these things together was so hard, but really rewarding because at the end of each step things became closer and closer to the finish line.

Wiring/electrical, auto carpeting, ceiling paneling, and the floor. A few challenges in this portion of the build, especially with the floor. But this is when things really started to feel like a camper van and I got even more excited about having this ready for trips!

The first four steps in my conversion process for my Ford Transit Connect Van Build. I break down the celling fan, back window, roof rack, and soundproofing/insulation thought process. This isn't a how-to, but if you're interested in my thought process through these steps and how I landed on my decisions then read on!

I wasn't sure exactly how to start this portion of the retelling of my van build. Do I do it by time or by category (electric, ceiling, floor, etc) or by some other way? I decided to just start the retelling and however it unfolds will be the way I intended it to go :D.

Maybe we should start with inspiration. The inspiring examples of van builds online are endless! And I mean endless.