#MB_AtoZ: An About the Artist Alphabet

Mar 22, 2018 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Storytelling

I’m not sure why writing about my art and creative process feels so challenging. After all, writing was my very first creative pursuit. I’ve worked as a writer for many more years than I’ve held a paintbrush. Last year I created #mb_AtoZ: An About... Read More

Breaking the Cycle

Jun 23, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Strategy, Illustration, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, Painting, Storytelling, Surface Design

I’m going through a turning point. A few weeks before the upheaval (that ended with a crying/rambling session on my staircase), I started feeling like I’ve been on autopilot – doing things the same way just because that’s what I’ve done... Read More

Esprit: Where My Inspiration and Design Obsession Began

Jun 14, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, My Creative Journey, Storytelling

The very first time I remember being inspired by color, pattern, and graphic design was when I met Esprit. I remember the early-mid 80s color palettes like it was yesterday – watermelon + lemon, turquoise + purple, red + orange. I remember wearing bold striped... Read More

Inspiration: Protest Art

Jan 20, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Projects, Graphic Design, Mindfulness, Storytelling

Today I am allowing the protest art to speak for itself. PLEASE NOTE: The Princess Leia poster was created by Haley Gilmore at Ladies Who Design. Please visit her site/contact her for more information. The posters of the three women for the We The People campaign are... Read More

Inspiration: Ed Ruscha

Nov 20, 2016 | Creative People, Fine Art, Places

Felipe Lima directed this short film, Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words, for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Watch it. He’s so cool and talented. Read More