Sandy B. AKA GeekyGirl
Creative Director
of Beez Ink Studio
& Bumblebat® Books
Hi! I'm Sandy Steen Bartholomew - I also answer to "Sandy B", "GeekyGirl", and "Lilah's Mom". I'm a neurodivergent artist - which means - my brain and body are rather... um... quirky. And, my superpower? I experience the world in images!
I have published a ton of Zentangle® books,
a few children's books, worked as an exhibit designer in a childrens' museum, been
a rubber stamp designer, painted
furniture and murals, freelanced in
the illustration world, owned a creativity general store, taught gajillions of
Zentangle classes, and sketch-noted at conferences.
In my free time, I have traveled the
world, and raised two neurodivergent
kids. Now, I want to focus on finding
my Tribe, training my service puppy,
drawing comics about mental health,
and painting whatever comes into
my head. And sharing all of it -
with YOU, of course.
I'm an author, illustrator, cartoonist, Certified Zentangle Teacher, and mixed-media artist with a focus on creativity and mental health.
MEET the TEAM
Elsa Bear
AKA TeddyBear
Service Dog In Training, Elsa Bear, joined The Team in 2023. She's an Australian Labradoodle and such a good girl! Elsa Bear enjoys non-competitive puppy-parkhour (serious Zoomies including leaping onto large rocks and launching off of vertical surfaces), followed by intense hydration, and then abdominal massage and positive affirmations (ie: belly rubs and "what a good girl you are! Yes, you ARE!") Elsa Bear makes it possible for Sandy to leave the house and talk to humans.
Bea B.
Store Manager
After serving for years as the poster girl for The Beehive - the name for the in-real-life, brick and mortar, studio space and shop - Bea B. is thrilled to be promoted to manager of both the physical studio AND the online shop - a huge honor! Although her arms are spindly, and her wings are tiny - her brain is huge and buzzing with creative energy!
Minou
Emotional Support Cat
... and Director of Creature Resources. What does that en-tail? Being ineffable. Sitting on GeekyGirl's arms when she's trying to type. Using her tail and butt to keep the Zoom screen free of dust. Keeping humans on task as to meal times and poop scooping (hers, not theirs). Escorting tiny rodents into the Studio and depositing their paralyzed corpses where GeekyGirl can't help but notice and appreciate Minou's talents and devotion. And using her entire body to hold down drawings and paintings on the drafting table. Those suckers aren't going anywhere. Thanks Minou.
The Inner Demons
Physical & Mental Maintenance
The Inner Demons aren't very good at maintaining anything, but they sure are passionate. Their roster includes hundreds (thousands?) of employees, but the main crew is made up of CDO (OCD), Anxiety, Introvert, Insomnia, Depression, Self-Care, Imagination, Creativity, Puff/Inner Bitch, and the Ostroboglin. They find their way into everything GeekyGirl does and are the heart and soul of their own never-ending graphic novel. No, seriously, it will never be finished. The title - We Will Never Leave You! - is also the Inner Demons' beloved mantra. Chant it like you mean it! Now stop because it's making us anxious!