ARTIST JOURNAL | Notes from the studio
Inspiration, new work, and stories about life and travel.
Creative Mix: Joy Uyeno – Blogger, Designer, Photo Stylist, Photographer
You know what's awesome? When you meet someone that's not only extremely creative, smart, and talented, but who is also a genuinely kind person. That's Joy Uyeno from Frock Files and...as of today!...Frock Photography. I met Joy at Alt Design...
Tilikum Place Cafe in Seattle
I haven't been very good about getting my camera out lately, but I made up for it over the past couple of weeks. I've got several adventures to share with you, starting with this blogger + family brunch at Tilikum Place Cafe in Seattle. It was...
What I’ve Learned So Far
The end of June marks an entire year of working for myself full-time. I wonder how many days of wearing "work pajamas" that makes? Thank you for that term, Kayla Cagan! If you've been reading for a while, you've seen me experience the excitement...
Friday Focus: Fantastic Photography
Today's Friday Focus is a visual journey through some of the photography I've loved lately. If you're in Seattle be sure to read the little bit at the end. My friends at the Seattle Art Museum asked me to remind you about a cool event coming up...
Creative Mix: Melissa De La Fuente – Jewelry Designer + Maker, Blogger, Decorating Enthusiast
Melissa De La Fuente is the first person I met on the first morning of Alt Design Summit 2012. I was in line getting coffee with the rest of the striped shirts when I saw Melissa's warm, friendly smile. Unlike some of the other people I met...
How To Work With Bloggers
I hope you U.S. readers had a great holiday weekend! A version of this post (minus the very important new #2) was originally published on a site that no longer exists. Since several bloggers thanked me for writing it, I wanted it to have a...
Friday Focus: The Video Issue
I can't listen to music with lyrics or podcasts when I write. But when I'm fully immersed in graphic design land, I get to listen to all kinds of inspirational creatives share their stories and advice. "There's no room to be the next Seth Godin...
Client Work: The Rebranding Process
You know what's fun? When you get to work on a project with a friend. I met Sandra Harris of Raincoast Creative Salon in January 2012 when we first attended Alt Summit SLC. We didn't really talk until after the conference, but by the time we met up...
Teatro ZinZanni: King’s Wish with Caspar Babypants
A couple of weeks ago I got an email about this cool show happening at Teatro ZinZanni in Seattle. Drew and I have always wanted to go to the dinner show, but haven't made it yet. When I was invited to the family show featuring Caspar Babypants,...