Small Business Saturday Local Author Alicia Bruce

Join professional illustrator Alicia Bruce for a signing and craft at Birch Tree this Small Business Saturday!

About the Book

Good Vibes Art Club Learn to Draw: How to Make Seriously Good Art with No Stress and Zero Pressure

Learn to draw 50 modern motifs with simple step-by-step instructions!

Written by professional illustrator Alicia Bruce, this beginner-friendly art book offers a fun approach to creativity that helps you start where you are—and keep going.

The book opens with a practical introduction to drawing and a small set of warm-up exercises designed to get hands moving and ideas flowing. From there, you’ll be guided through 50 step-by-step drawing lessons, each broken down into a few clear steps and paired with space to practice directly on the page. The motifs are cheerful and approachable, ranging from blooming flowers and cozy coffee cups to camper vans, houseplants, mushrooms, sardines, and other playful, modern favorites.

Throughout the book, Alicia shares gentle pep talks to remind you that mistakes are part of the process and that developing a personal style takes time. A final chapter introduces simple ways to take your drawings further, using watercolor, paint, and other mixed media.

Here’s what’s inside: 
• 50 step-by-step drawing lessons for fun, modern motifs
• Exercises for warming up your creative muscles
• Built-in practice space so you can practice drawing right in the book
• Encouraging instruction and gentle pep talks help you stay motivated
• Info for how to expand your horizons through watercolor, paint, and other mixed media

Whether you’re a beginning artist or an experienced doodler, the motifs in this book are sure to inspire creativity, joy, and play!

About Alicia

Alicia Bruce is a professional illustrator and creative hype-girl known for creating vibrant, personality-filled visuals that help brands and individuals stand out. From custom artwork to murals and brand illustrations, her work has been featured by organizations like Girl Scouts of America, Jiggy Puzzles, Sand & Fog, Cotton + Steel Fabrics, Women’s Surf Film Festival, and many independent businesses. Alicia’s creative journey has been anything but ordinary.: with a bachelor’s degree in meteorology and eight years running a successful photography business, she’s now living her lifelong dream of being an artist. Inspired by travel, bright colors, mid-century design, and the laid-back vibes of skate and surf culture, Alicia brings a fresh, modern perspective to everything she creates. Whether it’s a playful illustration or a large-scale mural, her work radiates joy and creativity.

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Alicia will be signing her books, available for purchase. She will have a self-guided DIY bookmark project and Alicia will also lead guests through one drawing exercise.