Previous: Part 2: Building a Design Studio During the Great Recession A Creative Detour As my career evolved, creativity gradually became less about expression and more about responsibility. There were businesses to build, goals to pursue, bills to pay, and obligations that demanded my attention. Creative work became another task...
DOLLI: A Tribute to Dolly Parton and the Spirit of Tennessee
More Than a Music Legend There are very few people whose influence extends far beyond the profession that made them famous. Dolly Parton was one of those rare individuals. The world knew her as a singer, songwriter, performer, actress, and entertainer. Her accomplishments within the music industry alone would have...
ZATRO: From Advertising to Fine Art, Part 2: How 35+ Years of Creative Experience Shaped My Work
Previous: Part 1: Building a Design Studio During the Great Recession Taking a Chance During Difficult Times When the Great Recession arrived, many businesses were pulling back. Many very gifted people including myself had lost their jobs. Through fierce determination, I chose a different path. I opened my own design...
QUTIE: From Advertising to Fine Art, Part 1: How 35+ Years of Creative Experience Shaped My Work
The Artist Came First When people discover my artwork today, it is easy to assume my creative journey began with Vectors to Final. In reality, art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was drawing on everything long before I ever entered the...
AMORR: Learning When to Let a Design Go
The Myth of Creative Certainty One of the biggest misconceptions about creating original work is the belief that the process follows a predictable path. From the outside, it can appear that an artist simply sits down, executes a plan, and produces a finished piece.The reality is far different.Creativity is not...
MUUSC: Returning With Clarity
A Path I Didn’t Know Was Possible There are moments when you realize that a path has quietly unfolded beneath your feet long before you were consciously aware of it. This journey has been one of those moments. It has carried me into territory I did not know was possible,...