Pinspiration: Opulence

Jan 7, 2022 | Creative People, Creative Process, Other Creative Stuff

A peek at my current favorite Pinterest board: 2022 Opulence. I’m not sure if it came from bingewatching Halston on Netflix right before the new year or not, but that’s when I first noticed it. That feeling of fun, inspiration, opulence tied to 60s and 70s fashion.... Read More

Interaction of Color iPad App

Dec 4, 2014 | Creative People, Other Creative Stuff

I first learned about Josef Albers’ Interaction of Color when I took an abstract painting course at Gage Academy of Art. When I got home that day I started searching online and found the Interaction of Color iPad app. Being the color freak that I am, I knew that... Read More

What It’s Like To Float In A Sensory Deprivation Tank

Aug 21, 2014 | Client Work, My Creative Journey, My Life, Other Creative Stuff, Storytelling

In one word, AWESOME. In more words, see my article on floating in a sensory deprivation tank at Seattle Refined. I’m definitely going to try this again! I’ve been busy settling into a new content creation gig after my trips to L.A. and the Olympic... Read More

Artsy Seattle: The Jealous Curator and SAM Remix

May 23, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Other Creative Stuff, Places

Meet Danielle Krysa (aka The Jealous Curator) at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle On Saturday night at 7:00 PM the talented Danielle Krysa of the popular contemporary art blog The Jealous Curator will be at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle to discuss her recent... Read More

How It Feels When A “Fabulously Creative” Business Coach Steals 23 of Your Blog Posts

May 6, 2014 | Creative Strategy, My Creative Journey, My Life, Other Creative Stuff

Note: All of the stolen posts, including the one above (here’s the original on my blog), have been removed.  A couple of weeks ago late into the evening, I received an email that a blogger, coach, or content creator never wants to get. “I just saw one of... Read More

Inspiration Station: California, Sofia Coppola, Creativity

Mar 21, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Process, My Creative Journey, Other Creative Stuff, Photography, Places

Things That Are Inspiring Me Now | iPhone Photography and Styling by Melanie Biehle Newsletter Inspiration: Raincoast Creative Salon and Leslie Fandrich Creative Place Inspiration: I’m feeling California. Behavior Inspiration: What do creatives do differently?... Read More

From the Stacks: Color and Shape

Dec 9, 2013 | Other Creative Stuff

1. Color palette from the cover of the November 2013 issue of W Magazine2. Produce lady collage from the November 2013 issue of O Magazine by Ciara Phelan3. DKNY Jeans asymmetrical striped sweater4. Illustration by Stockholm-based artist Stina... Read More

Creative Collections on Tumblr

Nov 11, 2013 | My Creative Journey, Other Creative Stuff

If you’ve been following Inward Facing Girl for at least a little while, you know that when I’m struggling with projects I’m always on the overwhelmed creative side of the creativity spectrum. I have tons of things I want to do, more projects in my... Read More

Art Museum Family Time

Oct 9, 2013 | Family, My Life, Other Creative Stuff, Places

I am so lucky. My child enjoys going to art museums! You should see him. He walks around inspecting everything and asks questions. Most of the questions these days are centered around, “Why is she naked?” “Because the human body is beautiful and... Read More

From the Stacks: Elle Decoration June 2012

Oct 2, 2013 | Creative People, Other Creative Stuff

Elle Decoration is one of my favorite home design and decor magazines. I think I bought my first issue in the early 90s. I’m not sure if the theme of the issue was “lots of white” or if it was just something I hadn’t seen much of yet, but I... Read More