Kolbie Blume (aka This Writing Desk) knows how hard it is to call yourself an artist! After quitting art at age 10, it took 15 years to stop listening to perfectionism and start unleashing her inner artist. Formerly a writer at the White House during the Obama era, Kolbie discovered the transformative power of watercolor, challenging self-imposed limits and finally finding freedom in making a mess. Shifting from "I wish" to "why not," Kolbie embraced a creative entrepreneurial life, leaving behind the 9-5 grind in favor of making and teaching art. Three books, dozens of online classes, and thousands of students later, Kolbie's story proves embracing imperfections unlocks endless creative potential.