Becoming artwork when I expire…

Artist Kelly O’Neill describes her wishes for “living on” creatively after her death. A hilarious must-read :)

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Another time-lapse speed drawing!

The response to my last video was incredible, and we’ve been working to produce another one for your enjoyment. Nate has learned some new tricks in our video editing software, and we think you’ll like the results.
Many of you have offered to put this on your own blog. Thank you! I welcome that, and [...]

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A Time-lapse Speed Drawing Video!

For years, people have asked me things like, “Did you really draw that?”, “Do you trace?”, and “How do you do it?”
Now, you have the answers, all wrapped up in a nice, neat 2-minute video! Enjoy, and take a little dance break if you feel the urge.
There will be many more of these to [...]

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“Mine For A Moment”

In the fall of 2008, while I was planning my wedding, a strong, courageous friend of mine was fighting for his life.
At age 34, Daniel Smith was vibrant, healthy, and full of promise. He was finishing medical school and running more marathons than I could count. He seemed to have his whole life ahead of [...]

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Lemon Soufflé Pancakes

So… this blog is about creating, right? There’s more to me than fine art and graphic design, and this was a recipe I couldn’t pass up sharing.
Saturday night, Nate and I decided to try a coveted recipe that he had begged and pleaded to obtain: Lemon Soufflé Pancakes. They were the signature breakfast dish at [...]

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Top 15 Reasons to Be a Vegetarian

Many of you may not know this, but I’m a vegetarian! I have been since February of 2007, and I’ve never regretted it. (It’s not as hard as you might think!) I was thinking I should blog about it. So, here’s my tongue-in-cheek list of compelling reasons for “going veggie.” And, please know that while [...]

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Latest Paintings: The Weathered Possibility Series

Occasionally, I just need to paint something that’s non-figurative and just appeals to my aesthetics. Below are fruits of my recent need to do just that! They are 12×16 paintings on wood panels. They will be what I expect to be part of a larger series, as the mood strikes me to paint more of [...]

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You might be a hardcore graphic designer if…

1. You’ve ever had a fender bender because you were analyzing a font on a billboard.
2. You find yourself wanting to hit “Apple Z” when you mess up in real life.
3. You consider meals to be inconveniences.
4. You wake up in the middle of the night with logo ideas.
5. You have more fonts than you [...]

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I milked a goat named Doris

Years ago, when I was 12 years old, my family and I had the incredible opportunity to visit an exchange student we had hosted in Switzerland. Many things about the country intrigued me, but one of the memories that stood out to me was the amazing garden and community that the family had. They had [...]

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Reviving a Cherished Photograph

A client recently approached me with a special request: To revive an old photograph that meant a lot to her. The photo was water damaged, stained, and faded. She wanted it to have new life, but wasn’t sure if it were possible.I set to work! With Photoshop, an hour of my time, and a little [...]

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