I’m a queer, disabled, fantasy-loving multidisciplinary artist who’s spent their life exploring all kinds of mediums ranging from digital painting, wood burning, gouache, sewing, acrylic, and ink to clay (my keystone) and, yes, literal trash! That’s part of why I often refer to myself as a trash panda, because I really do believe you can make art out of anything, given enough time, patience, and creativity.

Right now, I’m working toward building a more sustainable and joy-centered creative practice.

What That Means

After a long stretch of pushing through health challenges and burnout, I’ve realized I need to step back from some of the more physically demanding parts of my work and give myself the space to rest, adapt, and explore new directions.

This fall, I’ll be focusing on

1. Launching preorders for popular designs (like soot sprite mugs!) so I can create with more intention and rhythm

2. Building community through a low-pressure Discord and Patreon space (more info coming soon!)

3. Leaning into the fun stuff: think trinkets, critters, dice towers, bookmarks, zines, tutorials, and art prints that celebrate nature, fantasy, magic, and (sometimes dark) whimsy!

4. Collaborating with other artists on thoughtful collections (like my work with the International Crane Foundation )

5. Reclaiming visibility, even when it’s scary, and sharing more of the behind-the-scenes chaos and joy

I’ll still be doing a few in-person events each year (like The Big Gay Market and Madison Makers Market), but I’m giving myself permission to scale back while I find what truly feels sustainable.

Thank you for being here as I reshape what it means to be an artist in a disabled body and build a creative life rooted in curiosity, delight, and community care.

If you want to follow along or are interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out through my contact page or at geekyloft@gmail.com.
(Emails are checked Mon–Wed–Fri.)

Stay safe, stay soft, and stay weird,
Jewel (aka Geekyloft)