How my biotech career made me into a better storytelling artist
I never planned on becoming a storytelling artist. Most of my career I focused on science, working in both academic and corporate...
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Writing about creativity, the latest tools and other things that make good stories.
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Generative inspiration: Using generative AI for motivation
I am not going to lie and say that I haven’t been overwhelmed with the developments in generative AI. I barely started learning how to...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
In the style of you - Personalize your AI-generated image
Text-to-image artificial intelligence (AI) tools that generate art (i.e. DALL-E 2, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Nightcafe, Artbreeder,...
- Jun 19, 2022
- 4 min
Creativity is a long game
Your past work is always something to build upon - “You have just produced your masterpiece.” — My inner voice whispers this sentiment...
- Apr 22, 2022
- 6 min
How my rescue dog reminded me of the value of an elevator pitch
Building trust when your dog breaks free It can be tough to move forward after losing a great dog. We were so lucky to have found our...
- Apr 14, 2022
- 6 min
5 memorable moments from an inspirational day in LA
How taking a field trip can squash the blues Illustration: A Day in LA photo collage by JEFS “You deserve a break” that is what I told...
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
Generative AI tools provide a fast method to visualize stylized perspectives
As a graphic artist, it is important for me to stay on top of the many tools that are available to create and deliver thoughtful design....
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
You can’t be replaced
Your expression is uniquely your own I see a lot of articles about artificial intelligence (AI)- generated art positioned to replace the...
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Two ways to slow time
Did you know that when you look up at the stars at night you are looking at the past? Because light travels at a constant speed (~186,282...
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
3 Things To Try When All You Want To Do Is Give Up on Your Resolutions
I didn't make any formal New Year's resolutions this year except to promise I wouldn't beat myself up on tough days when my to-do list is...
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
The upside of upside-down
I believe everyone is creative and can draw. Yes, there are various levels of technical excellence when it comes to rendering, but...
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Try giving and get happier
The more you give, the more you get. This conflicting concept is an oft-repeated theme across centuries and cultures for good reason. As...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 4 min
How waffles take travelers home
Making a connection Waffles do not seem like a top friendship-starter, but Waffle House is a reason we stay in touch with Coach, my...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Impactful design starts with the audience
Great stories transport, inspire and make life less black and white. From a visual design perspective, storytelling is all about creating...
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
When feeling less, create more!
Working on my own, I use a lot of methods to provide structure to my day, but some days I just don’t have it in me. On a recent “blue”...
- Jun 24, 2020
- 4 min
Be your best advocate
Seven strategies to fight self-doubt and improve your productivity I have a running joke that I use on my husband, which always makes him...
- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
Expand understanding through reading
The year 2020 is only half over, but this year already has been remarkable. We all have had more time for introspection due to the impact...
- Jun 3, 2020
- 1 min
Channeling Our Humanity
If we seek to understand the pain of others with true empathy, we grow as people ready to reform. Without actively trying to understand...
- May 28, 2020
- 12 min
Setting Fear Aside
Some pacts are meant to be broken The Pact I made a pact with my husband that our goal was to stay out of the hospital when the social...
- Nov 21, 2019
- 3 min
Don't get lost in failure, use failure to transform instead
Failure is a necessary part of the creative process that produces the insight required for breakthroughs.
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