Betsy beier - Wanderlust designer

a creative career

When my career began in 1990, the internet was not yet commonplace - online portfolios, courses & shops; social media, vlogs & blog posts; AI inquiries & automated art creation was in its infancy - mostly contained still within futuristic novels. With a brand new degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Painting & Drawing, my artistic career was about to begin. Little did I know the wild and wonderful assortments of hats I’d wear on this artistic journey I would travel. Reflecting below on this path it has become clear to me that my insatiable creative curiosities, and WANDERLUST have always been my muse.

Creative Tour & aTelier leader

Since 2017, I’ve been leading creative tours & in person ateliers/workshops that inspire people to explore their world through a new creative lens. Whether a self-proclaimed non-artist or seasoned sketcher, my approachable teaching style leads guests through exciting half day, full day and/or week long adventures throughout cities in the United States, France, Morocco, Tahiti and more. My tours and ateliers strive to teach history, context and creativity through hands-on art exercises, journaling, collage and on-the-go activities while discovering the unique details and creative inspiration of a neighborhood or location.

Licensed illustrator & Author

In early 2013 I transitioned my career from designing and selling stationery goods to full-time licensing of my illustrations.

Online Teacher & Shop Owner

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Creative Muse & Inspirational Mentor

My first blog post I wrote was August 15, 2007 entitled, To Blog or Not to Blog. Having been inspired by other creatives who were jumping on board the Blogger and Wordpress train as it was building huge speed in the early 2000s, I began to carve a little corner of the online world out for myself - a place where I hoped my stories could be “uplifting and spark some creativity.” In early 2013, I transitioned to Wanderlust Designer and started a new blog - this one truly encapsulating my true self, the curious adventurer eager to share and inspire experiences & creative explorations whether at home or in far off lands. Fast-forward almost 20 years later, I my desires stay the same. Below are links to the online inspiration and mentoring I provide.

Other Endeavors - The Other Hats I’ve Worn in My Creative Career

Prior to starting Wanderlust Designer in February of 2013, I have been fortunate to have had a plethora of artistic experiences since starting my creative career 25 years earlier. From my first job as an intern in a publishing company to