There’s a quiet, powerful kind of growth that happens when you're seen, supported, and stretched by the right people. Too often, we settle for spaces where we’re merely tolerated - instead of places where we’re truly appreciated. But the company you keep matters more than you might realize. Your circle can either stunt your growth or expand your entire horizon. Choose wisely. Surround yourself with those who think deeper, move faster, and dream louder. Gravitate toward minds that challenge ... Read More about Surround Yourself With Greatness
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Success is created – not copied
In the age of shortcuts, instant gratification, and viral trends, it's tempting to believe that copying success is the fastest route to achieving it. But here's the truth: Success is created – not copied. Building on Someone Else's Hard Work Is Not a Shortcut – It's a Setback. Building a business or a brand on the hard work of someone else isn’t clever; it’s a formula for failure. You may replicate the surface - the look, the tone, even the branding – but you can never recreate the ... Read More about Success is created – not copied
Summer in Oregon
Summer in Oregon is pure magic. The days are long, warm and full of life. Everywhere you look, creativity blooms - from sidewalk chalk art in small towns to local maker-markets brimming with handmade treasures. Nature seems to whisper ideas with every breeze. This is Family time at its best. Lazy mornings with coffee on the porch, afternoon hikes to waterfalls, spontaneous trips to the coast, or dipping toes in a cold river under the sun. Whether we’re exploring mountain trails or just sharing ... Read More about Summer in Oregon
Sunlight, Sketches & Submissions: Answering the Art Call
Lately, I’ve been deep in the flow of creating for an art call focused on surface pattern design for wallpaper—a chance to bring art into everyday spaces in a meaningful and lasting way. There’s something beautiful about knowing your designs might become part of someone’s home, their daily view, their calm. Inspiration came from the soft, ordinary moments that often go unnoticed: the flicker of shadows across a sidewalk, the gentle dance of wildflowers in the breeze,the hush of wind moving ... Read More about Sunlight, Sketches & Submissions: Answering the Art Call
From Nature Walk to Final Design
From Nature Walk to Final Design: A Surface Pattern Designer’s Creative Journey As a surface pattern designer, inspiration often strikes in the most unexpected places. For me, it all starts with a simple walk in nature. Surrounded by the beauty of trees, flowers, and the textures of the earth, my senses come alive. The patterns in flowers, the colors in the sky, and the rhythm of natural forms are a constant source of creativity. The Spark of Inspiration On a walk, I let my mind wander. ... Read More about From Nature Walk to Final Design
