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Art and Design
In December it will be three years since we published our book Design: A Beginner’s Handbook. In structuring that textbook we decided to use simple real-world examples of the design elements and principles. We opted to demonstrate the application of … Continue reading
July 4th 2017
We will be on vacation for the next two weeks, celebrating the American 4th of July holiday. During this difficult time living with the Trump Administration we are trying to remain positive by remembering the freedoms on which our country … Continue reading
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On Vacation
This week is the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States. It’s a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate the good things happening in our lives. That also involves traveling, hosting and preparing for events. So… The … Continue reading
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Taking A Break
It’s Summer here in California. Schools are closed. Galleries are operating on a reduced schedule. People are going to the beaches and mountains for some much needed rest and revitalization. So… We’ve decided to join them and take a break … Continue reading
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Random Things Online (Part 2)
Last week I posted some links to help inspire creativity. I suggested you get in the habit of exploring random sites and resources, collecting ideas and images for future use. I’m often reminded of a John Baldessari lecture I attended … Continue reading
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Random Things Online (Part 1)
In the last post I intended to provide links to a random assortment of online sites. Somehow I got distracted and instead focused on creativity. Today I am back to my original idea but with a slight twist. Yes, the links … Continue reading
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Design: A Beginner’s Handbook
This is a first for us. Yes, an outright request. If you appreciate all of the information provided by this blog, then please consider purchasing Design: A Beginner’s Handbook, the ebook that is at the center of all our investigations. … Continue reading
Holiday Vacation
The blog will be taking a brief vacation for the Holidays. Our next post will be on Wednesday, January 6 – yes, in the new year. We wish all of you the best – eat, drink and be merry! If … Continue reading
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On Vacation
The blog will be taking a brief vacation this week. It is the Thanksgiving holiday here in California, USA. A new post will appear on Wednesday, December 2. In the meantime check out Design: A Beginner’s Handbook. If you have … Continue reading
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How to Become A Famous Artist in One Week – And Other Myths
It takes work to become a famous artist or designer. In fact, it takes work just to become a mediocre one. But it is worth it. For those of you thinking about pursuing a career in art and design – … Continue reading