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  • When the Thing You Worked Hardest On Isn’t the Thing That Takes Off

    When the Thing You Worked Hardest On Isn’t the Thing That Takes Off

    August 14, 2026August 7, 2026 Field Notes

    There is something strangely frustrating about watching my illustrations and surface designs sell more easily than my wood-burnings…

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  • The Art of Receiving Real Mail Again

    The Art of Receiving Real Mail Again

    August 11, 2026August 7, 2026 Studio Notes

    The other morning I walked down to the mailbox without expecting anything particularly exciting. If I’m honest, there…

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  • I Miss Looking Forward to the Mailbox

    I Miss Looking Forward to the Mailbox

    August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Studio Notes

    The other day I found myself standing in the middle of a field, laughing at my dog. Milo…

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  • Meet August’s Wild Mug Club Design: Goose in the Wildflowers

    Meet August’s Wild Mug Club Design: Goose in the Wildflowers

    August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Field Notes

    Some ideas begin with a detailed plan, and then there are the ones that simply make you smile….

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  • Cozy, Spooky, and Just a Little Bit Witchy: Introducing My Halloween Collection

    Cozy, Spooky, and Just a Little Bit Witchy: Introducing My Halloween Collection

    July 24, 2026July 25, 2026 Studio Notes

    There is something about Halloween that has always felt more cozy than creepy. Maybe it’s the warm mugs…

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  • Giving Yourself Permission to Pivot

    Giving Yourself Permission to Pivot

    July 22, 2026July 25, 2026 Field Notes

    One of the hardest things I’ve done over the past year had nothing to do with learning a…

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  • Meet August’s Wild Mug Club Mug: Coffee Before Conversation

    Meet August’s Wild Mug Club Mug: Coffee Before Conversation

    July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Studio Notes

    There are two things you should know about me. The first is that I’ve been drinking coffee since…

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  • What Is The Wild Mug Club?

    What Is The Wild Mug Club?

    July 10, 2026July 9, 2026 Studio Notes

    The Wild Mug Club is a monthly subscription created for coffee lovers, mug collectors, and anyone who enjoys…

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  • Two white ceramic mugs displayed against a simple white background, showcasing minimalist design.

    The Story Behind The Wild Mug Club

    July 8, 2026July 9, 2026 Studio Notes

    I’ve been drinking coffee since I was a kid. Growing up in Germany, coffee wasn’t something you waited…

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  • Discover tranquility along a sunlit forest path in the heart of nature during early spring.

    Welcome to Wild Ridge Studio: What You’ll Find Here

    July 5, 2026July 4, 2026 Field Notes

    If yesterday was our introduction, today I’d love to tell you what you’ll find here. Wild Ridge Studio…

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Hi, I'm Petra

I’m an artist who follows ideas until they turn into something real.
I’m drawn to nature, not as a backdrop, but as part of how I think and create. The trail, the textures, the quiet details most people overlook, that’s where my work begins.
I don’t stay in one lane. I build across pyrography, pattern design, writing, and whatever else shows up, because that’s how ideas move for me.
I pay attention. I make something from it. Then I keep going.

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