The Arden Anthology
a page without rules: welcome to my sketchbook
This sketchbook has become a rule-free space where I’m letting go of perfectionism and allowing ideas to exist in their messy, unfinished state. It’s creatively chaotic, playful and unpolished —...
a page without rules: welcome to my sketchbook
This sketchbook has become a rule-free space where I’m letting go of perfectionism and allowing ideas to exist in their messy, unfinished state. It’s creatively chaotic, playful and unpolished —...
letting go of perfect pages: reclaiming the joy...
Somewhere along the way, junk journaling became more about perfect pages than preserving memories. For me, it’s been a quiet lesson in letting go of perfectionism — using my journal...
letting go of perfect pages: reclaiming the joy...
Somewhere along the way, junk journaling became more about perfect pages than preserving memories. For me, it’s been a quiet lesson in letting go of perfectionism — using my journal...
Why I'm Choosing to Go Analogue in 2026 (and wh...
As we head into 2026, I'm craving a slower, more intentional way of living. Going analogue for me isn't about rejecting the online world - it's about consuming consciously, creating...
Why I'm Choosing to Go Analogue in 2026 (and wh...
As we head into 2026, I'm craving a slower, more intentional way of living. Going analogue for me isn't about rejecting the online world - it's about consuming consciously, creating...
How to Stay Creative When Life is Full (and you...
Life doesn’t slow down just because you’re creative. In this post, I’m sharing gentle, realistic tips for staying creative when life is full — and how I find small moments...
How to Stay Creative When Life is Full (and you...
Life doesn’t slow down just because you’re creative. In this post, I’m sharing gentle, realistic tips for staying creative when life is full — and how I find small moments...
My Journey to Becoming a Part-Time Artist (and ...
Over the next 9 months, I’m sharing my journey to becoming a part-time artist — balancing a day job, growing Indi Arden, and figuring things out as I go. This...
My Journey to Becoming a Part-Time Artist (and ...
Over the next 9 months, I’m sharing my journey to becoming a part-time artist — balancing a day job, growing Indi Arden, and figuring things out as I go. This...
My 2026 Goals for Indi Arden ✨
New year, new plans, same slightly chaotic creative energy. In this post, I’m sharing my big (and slightly scary) goals for Indi Arden in 2026 — from growing sales enough...
My 2026 Goals for Indi Arden ✨
New year, new plans, same slightly chaotic creative energy. In this post, I’m sharing my big (and slightly scary) goals for Indi Arden in 2026 — from growing sales enough...
The creative journal of Indi Arden
Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share the stories behind my illustrations, the ups and downs of running a small business, and the colourful chaos of building a life around creativity. Based in the heart of Brighton, England, I’m on a mission to inspire quiet moments of artistic play and thoughtful exploration.
From sketchbook musings and product launches to candid reflections on balancing a full-time café job with growing my dream, Arden Anthology is a collection of my thoughts, designs, and everything in between. Grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join me as I navigate this creative adventure.