Hello friends and collectors,

I'm preparing for a busy holiday market season starting tomorrow in Hillsborough for the Last Fridays Maker's Market 5:30-8:30pm. Then, Saturday, I have a booth at Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park 3-7pm. Swing by and say hi!

Tiny Observations September reveal

This month, subscribers will take a peek inside a fish market with this 5x7 art print of "Fish Market Helper, Mykonos" and a tiny linoprint of sardines:

This giant feathered friend was following the fishermen around hoping for treats.

The prints plus a letter with a prompt to pause and observe the world around you is all for $10 per month and ships worldwide ($1-2). You can pause or cancel anytime.

If you'd like a bit of joy in your mailbox 📬 each month, subscribe now! The September club cut off is Weds the 30th so don't delay!

New Princess Donut Linoprint - exclusive to email subscribers until Monday

I created a limited-edition linoprint of one of my favorite book characters - Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl. Donut is 8x10 printed on 9x12 paper, hand pulled on acid-free premium printmaking paper. Each print is signed and numbered.

I'm holding at least 20 to sell in person this weekend so you can check them out at Last Fridays or Durham Oktoberfest!

Shop now → (Use code DURHAMLOCAL if you prefer to pick it up and not pay for shipping)

Shows and events

Here are my current shows and pop-up:

• Last Fridays Makers Market in Hillsborough, NC 5:30-8:30pm 9/25 - Market booth with original art, fine art prints, linocut prints, art print postcards, stickers and more
• Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park 3-7pm 9/26 - Market booth with original art, fine art prints, linocut prints, art print postcards, stickers and more
• Paint It Orange plein air paint out and wet paint sale - Opening is Oct 2 6-9pm and show is up until 11/21 (I will miss the opening as I'm teaching that evening)
• Watercolor Society of North Carolina Annual Juried Exhibition at Griffin Fine Art Gallery at the Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett, NC 10/4 - 11/13 - "Summer Heirlooms". You're invited to the public reception on Friday, 10/9 5-7pm (21+ only). The gallery is beautiful and this will be an exceptional show.
• Art Swarm in Cary - I'll be in the Plein Air track featuring a sidewalk sale on Saturday, 10/17 and a reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, 10/18 3-5pm at the FALC Gallery. See website for more details as they are announced.

"Summer Heirlooms" (above) was accepted by internationally recognized watercolorist and juror Michael Solovyev into the Watercolor Society of North Carolina Annual Juried Exhibition - you can see it at Griffin Fine Art Gallery at the Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett, NC October 4 - November 13, 2026.

Note: It was also the first print in Tiny Observations! You can get the back issue here.

Prints available in the online store

Fine art prints are available in my shop with free US shipping. You can find them all plus additional prints, linocut art, and more at shop.sia.studio →

If you would like to collect an original piece or fine art print not currently in the store, let me know by replying to this email or through my contact form.

Fall Classes

Beginner watercolor has sold out at Durham Arts Council (DAC), but these classes still have a few spots open:

👉 DAC registration

1. ‼️4 SPOTS LEFT FOR NEXT FRIDAY‼️
   Friday Night Makes: Perspective Fundamentals for Urban & Landscape Art
   📅 Fri, October 2, 6:00–9:00 PM
   
2. Friday Night Makes: Weird Halloween Art (7 spots left)
   📅 Fri, October 30, 6:30–8:30 PM
   
3. ‼️1 SPOT LEFT‼️
   Friday Night Makes: Stamp Carving for Handmade Cards
   📅 Fri, November 13, 6:00–9:00 PM
   

I’m grateful, as always, that you’re here and part of this—whether you’re collecting, following, or looking for inspiration.

Warmly, Sia