To everyone who showed up for our very first First Saturday community call~ thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. It means the world to us that you’re here, co-creating this space together. Whether you came with questions, shared your voice, or simply soaked in the vibes, you’re part of what makes The Art Collective International so special. ✨ These Saturday calls are just the beginning~ a space for co-working, reflection, momentum, and creative clarity. We’ll be building from here, so stay tuned for future replays, resources, and more opportunities to connect and grow (together). Until next time, keep creating boldly and living artfully aligned. — With gratitude, Hansheng & The ACI Team ❄️

Today marks three years since The Art Collective International~ became an entity~ and what a wild, beautiful, transformative journey it's been. From pop-ups and sticker tables to our own community and launches, and a growing family of creatives, every single step has been powered by heart, vision, and collective energy. We’ve grown from a spark of an idea into a thriving studio ecosystem: 🌱 Lee Hansheng Studios – the roots and story 🌸 Chris Foster Design – the details and texture ⛈️ Storm Garden Studio – the power and the wild 🧵 Dazzle & Daggers Design – the play and the precision 🫖 And all our tea, toffee, zines, tutorials, collabs, and conversations in between. Three years of art, grit, laughter, grief, purpose, rebellion, healing, and joy. And we're just getting started. To everyone who’s been here~ whether since Day 1 or Day 1095~ Thank you. 謝謝你。ありがとう。Grazie. You’ve helped us prove that art does matter. That community does matter. And that building a kinder, creative future is absolutely worth fighting for. 🧡 Drop a memory, photo, or favorite piece we made in the comments. 🧡 Tell us how you found us, or how art has changed your path. 🧡 Or just leave a 🎉 so we know you’re celebrating with us. Here’s to 3 years down~ and decades to go. With love from the studios, ~ Hansheng & the ACI team

Hey creative souls~ Now that we’ve rooted ourselves… let’s see what’s beginning to grow. 🌿✨ Whether it’s a brand-new idea, a sketch you’re itching to expand, or just a whisper of something not-yet-formed~ this week’s prompt is about the early stages of creative growth. 🗣 This Week’s Prompt: Sprout What’s pushing through the soil for you right now? What small thing is asking to be nurtured~ in your art, writing, design, practice, or process? Create from that seedling 🌱 A doodle, a phrase, a prototype, a snippet of inspiration~ whatever feels fresh and curious. No need for polish. Just presence. ✨ Post your WIPs, creative fragments, thoughts, or anything you’re tending to this week. Remember: this space is here to support your process, not judge your pace. Let’s keep creating, keep connecting, and keep growing~ together. With muddy hands and a hopeful heart that this storm isn't going to be too crazy~ ~Hansheng 🎨🌏

We know you’ve got questions~ and we’re ready to answer them. 🎨 Got a question about art techniques? 🧠 Curious how we run four studios under one roof? 📦 Want to know what materials we use, how we prep for markets, or what’s in our travel art kits? Whether it’s about art, business, life as a creative, or just something you’ve always wondered~ drop it below. This thread is your space. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be answering your questions through: - ✏️ Short video clips + reels - 🖥 Livestream moments - 🧵 Blog entries - 💬 Follow-up posts right here in Skool 💡 How to Ask: Comment below with your question — serious or silly, deep or quick. We’ll tag the studio or artist best suited to answer (LHS, CFD, SGS, or DDD) and share the response in our upcoming drips! Let’s pull back the curtain and share what goes into the work we love. With curiosity, chaos, and community, — The ACI Team

Hey ACI fam~ quick update from behind the scenes: We’re starting 2026 off with some intentional quiet. One of our artists is currently recovering from a hand injury (cough cough its me), and we’re also doing a full rebuild of the 3D studio and a big re-org of the 2D space. Basically: new year, new layout, new systems. The energy right now is slow but meaningful~ clearing space, both literally and creatively, so we can bring you the best of what’s next. Question for you all: Are you also doing any resets, reorganizing, or “quiet recalibration” this month? Drop a photo of your workspace, or tell us your ✨reset ritual✨ ~ whether it’s a new planner, a deep clean, or just giving yourself permission to pause. We’d love to see how you’re easing into the year, at your own pace. 💛