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Three Months to Hawaii
Being married to a man in the Navy can be fun and interesting, but it isn’t all jet-setting and excitement. Sometimes, it’s heartache, frustration, and complete chaos. My husband got orders to Hawaii...
View ArticleHooker Art
An illustration for a friend of mine, who is a master “hooker.” Done with mostly Adobe Illustrator. Some color and texture work done in Photoshop. About 24 hours of work. Get prints here!
View Article25 Things You Should Know About Hawaii Before Moving Here
You may know that I haven’t been in Hawaii for very long, and yet there are many things that you learn immediately after moving here. So far, I have about 25 items on my list that would have been nice...
View ArticleLookbook: In Search of the Perfect Sunset
Ever since I got to the island, I’ve been on a hunt for the perfect Hawaiian sunset. In secret, what this “hunt” really does is give me a great reason to spend at least 1 hour a day on the beach and...
View ArticleVagabond
In two days, we will be moving to our new place. Wait a second, you think, didn’t you just move like two weeks ago? Why yes, I did…and thank you for paying attention! The trouble is, there is no...
View ArticleSecret Glass Beach
One of the perks to living in a place is that you get to visit places that tourists never know about, and learn so much more about the rich history. It makes for more interesting adventures. Yesterday,...
View Article4 Tricks to a Minimalist Life
For most of my life, I’ve been a minimalist. For many of my formative years, this wasn’t by choice, but I never saw it as much of a problem. While many kids were stockpiling video games and toys, I was...
View ArticlePop Mandala
A simple mandala design done in a pop-art style for a t-shirt design. Photoshop and Illustrator, about 7 hours. Get shirts, bags, or prints here.
View ArticleMake Your Bucketlist Real!
My husband just gave me the most thoughtful birthday gift I think I’ve ever gotten. A set of three books. Here’s the thing: my birthday was three months ago. It’s been that kind of year. Imagine my...
View ArticleStop Being “Too Good”
In the interest of trying new things, I found myself playing Dungeons and Dragons. Now, I proudly consider myself a nerd, but I have to admit that I never had much interest in tabletop gaming of any...
View ArticleFall Spirit
In keeping with my rediscovered love of Adobe Illustrator, I’ve been creating several different styles. I particularly love the halftone line style, which I’ve used to create a few portraits. This is...
View ArticleWeb Design Inside Look: Client Mockups
Every once in a while, it is good to see a project in the works to get a feel for the process. Lately I have been working on a couple of redesign projects for long-standing clients. Below is an example...
View Article15 Uncommon Ways to Improve Your Writing
1. Read publications you aren’t used to If you usually read romance novels, pick up a suspenseful mystery. Really into craft magazines? Pick up a sports mag. Reading publications of all kinds that are...
View ArticleSometimes Freelancing Is The Wrong Answer
I was speaking with a friend of mine who hates her job. Like many people, she wants out of the grind, wants more money for her effort, and wants a choice in whether she wears clothes to work. For many...
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