Browsed by
Tag: fine art

Social Media Strategy Makeover

Social Media Strategy Makeover

Recently I sat in a room full of brilliant women talking about careers and dreams and goals. One after another I heard hopes of changing the world through activism, spreading joy, and setting a strong example to others like themselves. When our formal presentations were finished, talk turned to social media. Gone was the language of dreams and hopes, of confident goals and paths forward. Instead, an air of questioning and pleasing replaced that confident conversation. The language changed to…

Read More Read More

The Promoting Passion Tour

The Promoting Passion Tour

I started Promoting Passion years ago. It was a way of bringing together two seemingly opposed words: promoting, and passion. What if, I thought, we could learn to share our passion confidently, and in doing so inspire others to be confident in their passion? How could that change the world? I started a blog. And then a convention. And now a tour. Because education, inspiration, and community should be accessible. Because without a family of creative weirdos, we too often…

Read More Read More

Artist Journal, Volume 2

Artist Journal, Volume 2

There was a long period of time when I felt like everything I made had to be amazing. Screw that. I’m so far past that I think I might be going in the opposite direction. I liken it to choosing friends when you’re really young. At first, you want everyone to be your friend. You have an insatiable desire to be liked. And you quickly learn what behaviors are widely accepted and which are not, so perhaps, you adopt the…

Read More Read More

White Wall Wednesday: The Creative Process

White Wall Wednesday: The Creative Process

The creative process. Is it usually the same for you each time you create, or is it different? Maybe even drastically different? Do you know what to expect or is it a surprise? I work from routine best, so my shoots usually go to plan, or at least follow very similar steps. Here are most common steps for my shooting process, as you’ll see from start to finish in this in-depth video: 1. Brainstorm 2. Sketch 3. Write 4. Costume/Props…

Read More Read More