Thanks to everyone who voted in the last poll~ looks like deep-dive technique-focused lessons are the top priority! Let’s narrow it down: What medium or technique do you want to learn FIRST? 👇 Vote below (and feel free to comment with specifics!)

🌱 Welcome to Art Collective International (ACI) on Skool! 🎨 We’re so glad you’re here. ACI is more than just a creative hub~ it’s a space to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded artists, makers, and thinkers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s space here for you to explore, ask questions, and be supported every step of the way. This platform will host: - 🛠️ Educational content and tutorials - 🧠 Real talk on art, business, and sustainability - 🤝 A growing community built on respect, creativity, and collaboration Introduce yourself, share your current work or goals, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or feedback—we’re all here to uplift one another. Let’s build something beautiful together. Welcome to the collective. 💫

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

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