Whoever says being creative is a natural process is pretty much lying. Creativity takes lots of energy, guts, emotions, and work. I'm one of the lucky few. I'm paid to be creative. When that happens and I don't feel like I'm being creative enough, pandemonium ensues. (It's all inside of my head at least. See "guilt" … Continue reading The Creative Process for Creatives Can Get Pretty Creative
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Finding Inspiration When You Need It Most
When I find that I am low on patience and inspiration, I usually head towards the water. It's humbling to be surrounded by something so majestic and grand as the Pacific Ocean. After all, the oceans covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water. And, at any moment … Continue reading Finding Inspiration When You Need It Most
Why I Love Social Media
It's fun connecting with people online...but it's even better having the eyes and ears of all of your friends a few keystrokes away. Luckily for me, all but one of my friends from art school is on Twitter so it's great being able to keep up with their projects. I shared a minor victory on … Continue reading Why I Love Social Media
Portraits of People Who Mean Something, Part 1
Focusing on composition and catching people in their natural state of being. Kind of like a fly on the wall but right in front of them. Planning on a series of this so it should be fun! I'm not really in the mood to get super complicated with equipment, film, etc right now in my … Continue reading Portraits of People Who Mean Something, Part 1
Sleepy in Seattle
The recent emotional upheaval in my life has rekindled my drive towards artistic ambidexterity. Although I like to think of myself as a talented designer and creative marketer, there's something to be said about pursuing something for the sheer love and thrill of it...not worrying about branding it, hanging it up in a gallery, or … Continue reading Sleepy in Seattle
Amara in Training 