About Me

Hello everyone!!!

My name is April, and I’m an artist based in Chicago.

Growing up, books and art were my safe space, giving me comfort whenever I needed it. Reading and painting have gotten me through so much, even when other people didn't really get how much they meant to me. I started PaperThoughts Mail Club to bring those two worlds together, sharing my artwork inspired by my favorite stories, and sent them right to your mailbox every month.

My art style is always changing. I started out using watercolor with ink, then my current favorite is oil painting. At the start of this fall, I gave gouache a try, which is crazy to think how much I enjoy using gouache because I used to dislike them so much haha. I also recently picked up some oil pastels and been really loving the texture it gives to the pieces. I can't wait to use that for my future works!

Whether you’re subscribing or just taking a look around, I’m so grateful you’re here. For now, I’m just taking things one step at a time and seeing where this journey takes me. Planning out every detail of the future can get overwhelming, so I'm focusing on being present, creating work that inspires me, and trusting that the rest will fall into place!

Thank you again for stopping by, and if you'd like to follow along or say hello, I would love to hear from you all:)

Email: hello@paperthoughtstudio.com