Previous: Part 2: Building a Design Studio During the Great Recession What Do You See? What do you see when you look at a piece of artwork? More specifically, what do you see when you look at one of mine? Some people see circles. Others see lines, shapes, colors, or...
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FONAX: Aviation, Texas, and the Value of Starting Over
Previous: Part 2: Building a Design Studio During the Great Recession Sometimes the Best Solution Is to Begin Again Not long ago, I wrote about a productive period of creative work that followed a brief beach vacation. Returning to the studio with renewed focus, I quickly completed several new pieces...
ZORVA: From Advertising to Fine Art, Part 3: How 35+ Years of Creative Experience Shaped My Work
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...