SEE YOU is a creative lifeline for self-identifying artists navigating the realities of creative practice.
My name is Carolyn and I’m an artist and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. After years as a software engineer in the corporate world, I took the leap in 2024 to commit to a more creative life.
I started SEE YOU in 2019 inspired by The Artist's Way, reflecting on creative practice while weaving together my experiences in illustration, writing, and self-discovery.
What is SEE YOU?
This weekly newsletter is for artists and creatives who want to navigate the essential questions of making and sharing creative work. Through stories, process insights, and practical guidance, I create space for these questions to unfold—for me and for you.
Here I share my art, teach, and curate what I love. I work across illustration, writing, small publishing, and visual journaling—whatever medium calls to me. I don’t believe in niching down, and I suspect you might too.
Whether you're wrestling with creative blocks, figuring out your practice, or simply wanting permission to work more intentionally and thoughtfully, we can navigate it together. I’ll share my experiments on how to show up regularly and live creatively so you can try it out for yourself too.
Join over five thousand readers who value depth over productivity, curiosity over certainty, and the courage to create without clear answers.
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Who is SEE YOU for?
You might be a professional artist, or not. You may have started your creative journey eighty years ago or eight months ago. You might focus on one medium or field, or work across multiple.
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve created or what you create. What is important is that you feel deeply called to this work, and that you’re here to devote to your creativity—using art as a way to explore bigger questions within yourself.
If you’re tired of striving in a world that demands clear categories and quick answers, or a world that needs you to tidily fit into a medium or a market, I invite you to anchor yourself here, working at your own pace and following your curiosity.
Subscribe for these free posts:
Regular insights and glimpses into my practice as a working artist
In-depth reviews of art materials and creative tools
Monthly curated roundups of inspiring finds and favorites
Conversations with artists and writers about their creative journeys
Upgrade to a paid membership ($6/month or $50/year):
In-depth creative explorations with reflection and practice prompts
Ask CYOO: Personal advice for your creative questions and challenges
A rich archive of sketchbook pages
Behind-the-scenes process posts
Looking for more?
You can learn more about my work on my website or browse my collection of zines, prints, and products in my online shop.
