Pretty in Ink

Hi, I'm Tanya - an artist, maker, and sometimes writer, who was raised by sarcastic wolves.

Being creative feels essential to me. There are so many things I love to do - paint, draw, knit, make buttons, magnets, jewelry, paper crafts, and more. I always have a million ideas running around my head, and yet there are times when I struggle to make them real because of feelings of perfectionism and jadedness, and being stuck. 

Pretty in Ink is a place for me to share all of my creative endeavors in a weekly(ish) email. It’s a place for me to talk about being creative and being imperfect, with my usual mix of pop culture references and sassy commentary.

Why the name Pretty in Ink?

• I love a good 80s reference

• Putting it in ink (rather than pencil) is a perfect symbol for committing to making it happen and embracing “mistakes”

• The name suggests that it’s pretty just for existing, so it’s okay to let go of the idea that it has to be perfect 

What’s your “real” job?

I have an art and accessories business (you can find my art prints, buttons, knits and more on tanyamadoff.com). I was also working an almost full-time job in finance until I was laid off in December 2023. Since then I have been trying to figure out how to grow my small business in a way that leaves a lot of space for freedom, creativity, rest and inspiration, while being sustainable and abundant.

Why pay?

Whether you pay or not, I really appreciate you subscribing!

A paid subscription makes you a full-fledged member of this community, and supports my small, woman-owned business. As a paid subscriber, you’ll receive a free PDF coloring page every month, you’ll be able to participate in discussions, be eligible for giveaways, and have access to the archives.

More about the Exclusive Coloring Pages

For paying subscribers, I’ll send at least one coloring book page a month. These are black and white drawings in a high resolution image so you can download and color at home. You’ll be helping to support my lifelong dream of making a coloring book!

Here’s a breakdown for what you get at each level:

FREE

• Two to three public posts per month

• Access to comments section

• New product announcements

PAID

• All of the above, plus:

• Free coloring page 1x per month (PDF to download)

• Enter giveaways

• Sneak peek at new projects and products / Behind the scenes

FOUNDER

• All of the above, plus:

• Additional surprise giveaways

• A handmade thank you card from me and so much gratitude!

Be weird in community

I know I’m not the only one who can quote the Breakfast Club movie almost word for word. If that sounds like your kind of weird, please join me! Participate in the comments section, or support this work with a subscription.

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