Author Archives: Rachael Caskey

The Creative Hustler: Increasing income streams through your art

Recently, I was interviewed on the BiggerPockets Money podcast with Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (check out episode 190). I had heard they were looking to interview more women for their podcast to review their finances. I figured, sure…I could use some help. I’ve been trying to get my financial house in order for quiteContinue reading “The Creative Hustler: Increasing income streams through your art”

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me

1. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh. But, despite this, country music never appealed to me even when most of my childhood friends tried to get me into it. My step-Mom was from the Southside of Pittsburgh and introduced me and my siblings more to the city life. I’m grateful for that.Continue reading “10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me”

Cat Portrait Art Commission

A coworker recently commissioned me to paint a portrait of her cat, Myrtle. It’s the first painting I worked on since I moved into my new house. It was so satisfying. I have to admit I was a bit intimidated to take on this type of commission because my style is not anywhere near “realistic”.Continue reading “Cat Portrait Art Commission”

7 Lessons from the Home Buying Process

I’m in the process of buying my second home. My first home from my previous marriage recently sold to an out-of-area real estate investor who is converting it to a rental property. Zillow informed me that my previous home is on the market for rent at $1,425. It seems a bit high for a smallContinue reading “7 Lessons from the Home Buying Process”

Mixed Media Play: Drawing & Painting Faces

I’m experimenting with my mixed media these days. My newest addition to my art supplies include Tombow mono fineliner pens and Windsor & Newton Brushmarkers in portrait tones. And, of course, I replenished my white gel pens. I used all of these supplies in the illustration shown above. I’m practicing drawing female faces using theContinue reading “Mixed Media Play: Drawing & Painting Faces”

Self publishing on Amazon KDP

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F6TVTYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_cT9kFbXYCY2QC I’ve published my first book on Amazon KDP. It’s a POD (print on demand) art sketchbook with one of my abstract paintings on the cover and my picture and bio on the back cover. Click on the link to check it out! I plan to publish more. And not just blank journals. I wouldContinue reading “Self publishing on Amazon KDP”

Walking 10,000 Steps

I’m starting that goal of walking 10000 steps a day. So far I’ve usually walked around 6000, until today. Walking may seem easy for some. But, for me it involves pain. My lower back hurts and is stiff when I begin my walks, but eventually eases up as I continue on. That’s the difficult part…continuingContinue reading “Walking 10,000 Steps”