After all, we’ve both got style, right? I was volunteering in the back room stacks at the art museum this week working through dozens of rare books on armor. Let me tell you–the images were stunning. Aside from the completely Read more…
When I was little, I loved nothing more than to play with ribbons all day long. Endlessly fascinating streams of bright colors and patterns littered my floor. I wore them in my hair, put them on my bike handles, created Read more…
From time to time it is a good idea to challenge your artistic and creative skills. As designers, we need to meet challenges, whether from a boss or when starting a new project. For example, having to illustrate someone else’s Read more…
Paging all design wannabees — this is your moment! Amateurs only, please! Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics are hosting another design contest this year and the rewards include designing a whole collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Last year’s winner was Read more…
At the botanical gardens where I work, spring wedding season has begun. The gardens are spruced after winter blahs, the floors buffed, wedding planners and various staff traipse through with tape measures and happy brides go dewy-eyed, standing at the Read more…
Since I have an art background, I like the feel of gliding my ink pens on a piece of thick paper. The touch, the visual aspect and the time involved in pondering the line itself are all rewarding to me Read more…
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