I've been doing a lot of cooking lately. Tis the season to splurge on the ingredients. Time to throw the diet rules out the window and enjoy. This Julia Child cooking quote said it best: "If you are afraid of butter, use cream."
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Hello, Monday! It's time for another inspirational quote. And my "Dreams Demand Hustle" artwork is available in several products including framed prints, iPhone cases, pillows, and totes in my shop. I am donating 100% of my proceeds from my Society6 shop to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. This donation effort will continue through 2015.
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One of the best parts of design and illustration is working with rich media. Turning my holiday deer illustration into a short movie was an 8-step process. Short tutorial follows in this post.
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I have a wonderful opportunity to team up with a foundation close to my heart. I am donating 100% of my proceeds from my Society 6 shop to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Shop and donate to charity at the same time when you purchase my products listed below including art prints, mugs, totes, and pillows. This donation effort will continue through 2015.
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Today's Monday Motivation is a wisdom by one of my faves, Winnie the Pooh. I'm thinking he really knows how to enjoy life. And don't forget to ask a friend to lunch today.
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One of the best parts about social media is the ability to connect with a community. Recently I worked with Michelle Fifis over at Pattern Observer on a photo challenge on Instagram.
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One way I work with manufacturers and brands is by showing how a specific pattern will look in a specific style. Understanding the marketplace is key. Being able to share my designs in fashion illustrations and more is one of the most important ways I partner with brands.
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The philosophy of being present and living in the moment has been linked to greater happiness. I like the quote by Mother Teresa: “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
I've heard the idea that being present in your life is like switching from automatic to manual as you drive through your day. I like that idea. So go ahead, seize the day! Carpe diem.
Motivational quote poster: Be Present
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I've made it easier to request access to my online portfolio via the streamlined password request page. If you would like to get the password for my online design portfolio, please complete the very short form. I look forward to hearing from you.
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I live in the high desert at the base of a mountain in Colorado. At an elevation approaching 8,000 feet, the air is thin in my little community and because of this I think you really do feel closer to the heavens. The sun is intense at this altitude and the landscape reflects this solar bleaching. The flowers in the patterns featured above were inspired by this lovely place. The sun is shining every day—except when it's snowing. My textile designs in this animated gif remind me to enjoy the warm days because snow season is just around the corner.
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