You know when you’ve tried hard to do what you believe is the right thing, but it blows up in your face? There’s a mess, and it looks impossible to clean.

But I’m trying to get back to using my time for art and writing. I’m going to be selling my wares at the Violet Crown Festival on May3rd. I’ve ordered two new prints for the day.

and

I might order another print or two. Maybe. But I will have more zines, ornaments, and other paper things.

It’s an outdoor event, and I don’t want to spend the day chasing art carried off by the wind. So, I need to think of a way to display things that is practical (i.e. holds things down) and looks good and fits into the budget of zero. Wish me luck! Come by if you’re in Austin!

---

Subscribe to Paper Octopus on Substack. I send out issues once a month at most! So it won’t be flooding your inbox.

Now if you want actual art or fun paper things in your actual mailbox, join us over on Patreon. Recently, I sent magical, spell casting patrons a small copy of this:

Honestly, most of the past few weeks has been me adjusting to my dad’s decision to live in Florida again. I tried to navigate the waters of being a good daughter, but my boat sank.

Thanks for reading.