SaltSpray Design

SaltSpray Design Ocean inspired art, quirky critters and off-point gals by Maritime artists Anthea and Julie. Business Coaching for artists wanting to earn an annual income.

https://stan.store/Saltspraydesign/p/how-to-make-a-living-as-an-artist Welcome to my seaside studio where ocean love and creativity meet. I I paint and design including originals, Giclee prints, custom soft furnishings, as well as ceramics. I offer art prints, throw pillows, bedding, curtaining, wall murals and ceramics, custom designed to your requirements. To discuss please call 9024146117 or email me on [email protected]

07/19/2025

💭 Why Is It So Hard to Launch Before It’s Perfect?

You’re not lazy. You’re not uncommitted. You’re just human.
Launching imperfectly is one of the hardest things a creative can do. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Fear of Judgment
“What if they hate it?”
Criticism feels personal when your work is part of you. But staying silent doesn’t make you safer—it just keeps your gift hidden.

2️⃣ Attachment to Outcome
You’ve poured yourself into this. Of course you care if it flops. But perfectionism tricks us into believing we can control the outcome if we just tweak it one more time.

3️⃣ Comparing to Polished Pros
You’re seeing the final cut of someone else’s journey—and comparing it to your first draft. But trust this: they started messy too.

✨ Real growth comes from sharing before you feel “ready.”
Your imperfect launch could be someone else’s inspiration.

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💬 What’s something you’ve been holding back until it’s “perfect”?
Drop it in the comments and let’s normalize starting in progress.

07/18/2025

🐇 The Running Hare — Full of Motion, Mischief, and Meaning

This isn’t just a hare—it’s a papier-mâché sprint through wild grass and open fields, captured in mid-motion.

Sculpted by hand and brought to life with layered paper, warm earth-toned paint, and just a touch of wild spirit, this piece is all about momentum. About trusting your instincts. About knowing when to leap.

🌾 This hare doesn’t sit still—and neither do bold ideas.

🖐️ Handmade by me
📏 One of my larger sculptures
🎨 A statement piece with folk roots and storytelling soul

Whether you see energy, escape, or freedom in its stride—this one’s meant to move you.

🛍 Available for preview now. Catch it before it runs off...

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💬 What does the hare symbolize for you?
Speed? Spirit? A little chaos?



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07/17/2025

🪶 Meet the Blue Heron — Handcrafted, Coastal, One-of-a-Kind

This regal bird just landed in my studio: a papier-mâché blue heron, built by hand and full of character. 💙

Inspired by quiet shorelines and the still confidence of herons in the wild, this piece carries the texture of reclaimed paper, the softness of hand-painted detail, and a whole lot of coastal charm.

🖐️ Made by me, with care.
🎨 Sculpted from layers of story and salt air.
📍 Rooted in Nova Scotia spirit.

This heron is a reminder to stand tall, move with intention, and wait for the right moment to leap.

🛒 Available soon as part of my pre-NS Folk Art festival release—or message me directly to learn more.

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💬 Have you ever spotted a heron near the shore?
They're magic, aren't they?

07/16/2025

🚨 The Hidden Cost of “Almost Ready”

“I just need a little more time.”
“I’m almost ready to launch.”
“I’ll share it when it’s perfect.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the hard truth:
✨ Almost ready is the graveyard of bold, brilliant ideas.

When you wait for perfect, you risk:
❌ Never shipping your best work
❌ Keeping your talent hidden from the people who need it
❌ Letting your ideas collect dust instead of momentum
❌ Eroding trust in your own creative instincts

Perfectionism doesn’t protect your brand—it suffocates it.
Start where you are. Share what you’ve got.
That’s where growth begins. 🌱

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🛎 What idea of yours is almost ready?
Let today be the day you move it forward. One small step.

🎉 Exciting news! I’m officially a new artist in this year’s Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival in Lunenburg! 🇨🇦✨This event is...
07/15/2025

🎉 Exciting news! I’m officially a new artist in this year’s Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival in Lunenburg! 🇨🇦✨

This event is a highlight of the summer—celebrating local talent, bold colour, storytelling, and one-of-a-kind handmade treasures. I’m honoured to be part of it and can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on. 💛

🖐️ Expect:
🎨 Whimsical, coastal-inspired folk art
🪵 Reclaimed materials & story-rich pieces
🌊 A whole lot of heart and salt-air spirit

👉 I’ll be sharing sneak peeks and early access to some of my favourite pieces over the next few weeks, so if you’re not local, you can still shop or claim something ahead of time.

📆 Mark your calendars: Sunday, August 4th in Lunenburg!
Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and the art that makes Nova Scotia so special.

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💬 Tell me—have you been to the Folk Art Fest before?
Or are you planning your first visit?



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07/14/2025

🎨 What Is Creative Perfectionism Really?

It feels responsible. Careful. Thoughtful.
But it’s actually fear wearing a clever disguise.

👇 If you’ve ever said things like:
✨ “I’ll post once my branding’s perfect.”
✨ “I’m not ready to sell yet.”
✨ “What if they hate it?”
…you’re not alone—and you’re not lazy. You’re likely stuck in creative perfectionism.

This sneaky belief tells you your work must be flawless before it’s worth sharing. But done and shared will always beat perfect and hidden.

You don’t need more polish. You need more courage. 💛

🛠 Start before you feel ready.
📢 Share before it’s perfect.
🎯 Grow by showing up.

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💬 Have you been waiting until “everything’s ready”?
Let this be your permission to begin anyway.

07/12/2025

Think of Your Career as Layers, Not Lightning

Each post, product, collection, or email is a layer.
You’re building a body of work and a body of trust.
No one’s coming to save you.
But thousands of people are out there waiting to find you.
They just need you to show up.

07/11/2025

🚀 What Actually Builds a Career in 2025?

Spoiler: It’s not luck.
It’s not going viral.
And it’s definitely not waiting to be “discovered.”

It is 👇

✅ Showing up consistently
✅ Building your own audience
✅ Making things easy to buy
✅ Selling in small, sustainable ways
✅ Being discoverable—on purpose

💡 The truth?
Big breaks are rare.
But small, strategic visibility over time? That builds careers.

Your art is the foundation.
Your systems are the structure.
Keep stacking the bricks—quietly, confidently, on purpose.

07/10/2025

🚨 Reminder for every artist out there: You don’t have to wait to be discovered.

We live in a time where you can build your own stage—no gatekeepers needed. Use tools you already have:

🖥️ Email your audience
📱 Create short-form video
🏘️ Join local markets
🌐 Build a simple website
📸 Share your messy, magical process

✨ Visibility is a habit. Keep showing up.

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Halifax, NS

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+19024146117

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