tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8097377731230671592023-11-16T05:11:37.592-08:00Pam Vale Art and Design BlogPretty things for mindfulness living and personal growth. Working to inspire.Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-84587364833821572882020-01-10T19:16:00.000-08:002020-01-10T19:18:09.479-08:00Wearable Art - Night Sky Jacket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Night Sky is a fun short sleeved denim jacket. It has a loose,
comfortable fit with big sparkly cats running across the back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> has a romantic,
boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and
hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and
specialty elements.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Each is unique and one of a kind.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please contact me directly for purchase information or with any
questions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 12”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-61087413136666820782020-01-10T18:57:00.000-08:002020-01-24T10:52:13.876-08:00Wearable Art - Flutter Jacket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Flutter is a milk chocolate brown cotton jacket with a military
style. It has a dramatic, sheer, flowing attached scarf that has a beautiful,
washy, metallic pattern. The jacket has a very flattering fitted shape, with
seaming in the front and back. The actual color is more like the darker images
and not the lighter pictures. The area behind the black crocheted medallion in
the back, is cut out and open. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It is between a large and extra large size, with a bit of stretch
in the fabric, making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are a little more
tapered but the stretch makes it comfortable and movable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and
hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and
specialty elements.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Each is unique and one of a kind.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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questions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Mariposa is a dark denim jacket with a dramatic, textural and vibrant
butterfly design. The jacket fabric is SUPER stretchy has a very flattering
fitted shape, with seaming in the front and back. The front yoke has charcoal
and silver sparkly stones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It is between a medium and large size, with the stretch in the
fabric making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are a little more tapered
but the stretch makes it comfortable and movable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">It</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> has a romantic,
boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and
hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and
specialty elements.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Each is unique and one of a kind.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">$125<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Purchases can be made with Paypal or Venmo.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Shipping available. Shipping quote on request.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 23”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-1053907552007833702020-01-10T17:57:00.000-08:002020-01-24T10:52:39.261-08:00Wearable Art - Jardin Jacket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Jardin is a neutral gray cotton jacket with a vibrant floral
design. It has a very flattering fitted shape, with seaming in the front and
back and nips in gently at the waist across the back. The collar is gathered
and can stand up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It is between a large and extra large size, with the princess
seams making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are roomy, making it very
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boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and
hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, buttons, ribbons
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Forget finding cute, unique and affordable options! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, I have been carefully sourcing well made, well fitting jackets and tops (for curvy, fluffy, ample girls), that I can upcycle and embellish...creating art to wear!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This new, handcrafted, apparel collection has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and </span></div>
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I also have a weird affection for the little snipits of fabric, leftover from my projects.<br />
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Over the years, on Pinterest, I have seen these glorious lengths of hand sewn ribbons that were made from random fabric ends, pieces of lace and yarn. I have always wanted to try and make them and when I was looking for something special to create for a dear friend, I knew this was my time!<br />
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As I was working on the other projects, I started a box of remnants and then as I worked, I would just throw all the fragments into that box. Then I cut those remnants into even smaller pieces before assembling the new “ribbon”.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love using my art to inspire and celebrate others, so this week I created my own version of the Police Memorial logo to honor and remember officers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as </span><span class="style18" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;">National Police Week</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.</span></span><br />
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Ohn Mar
Win is a UK based illustrator who creates beautiful, fluid water color
illustrations. Her color palettes are inspired and her details are fresh and
lively. She has a giving spirit and shares her process through classes on
Skillshare and work-in-progress videos on Instagram.</div>
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Yes I work in pen and ink, brush pen, and I use PS and Ai on a
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More my sketch a day I tend to just pick a subject on that day
- perhaps I saw a flower or a palette of colours I liked so wanted to explore
them further. I don’t really have a plan most days!</div>
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I do both. Sometimes I’ll take a photograph of something
whilst on a walk or shopping and bring it out when needed.</div>
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Oh gosh I really like a lot of my foodie illustrations but I
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Mostly everyday things or seasonal flowers can be turned into
lovely patterns. And I like seeing the art at the Royal Academy Summer
exhibition</div>
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I did have a small tin paint set which I treasured and lots of
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Either Breakfast at Tiffany's or Bladerunner</div>
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I could eat Sushi everyday</div>
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I really like watching films and would love to write a
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I’d say just make lots of art, don’t be afraid of making a
mistake or a mess as we are all learning. That's why I paint everyday - I’m
still learning and developing myself. Soon you’ll se what you are attracted
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I'm so happy to
share that last week I signed with an art licensing agent and I am now
represented by Carol White of Artworks! Licensing. </div>
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I am looking forward
to this next creative phase and having the opportunity to create a lot of new
work. </div>
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It has been an
interesting path getting to this point and I am working on a series of blog
posts sharing my journey in art licensing, including learning the business,
networking, creating art suited to licensing and ultimately finding an agent.</div>
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Stay tuned! </div>
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Until next week,</div>
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Pam</div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-79695170848827085252017-04-18T06:01:00.000-07:002017-04-18T06:02:58.258-07:00Photo Storage Organization and Back Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At last check I had
14,448 pictures on my iPhone. </div>
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To say I am a photo
junkie would be an understatement. Add that to the huge, layered Photoshop
files I have of my artwork and you might see why I need convenient, safe,
reliable photo storage and back up options. </div>
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For a long time, I
chose to ignore the whole topic of photo back up. It just seemed so
overwhelming, cumbersome and confusing so, if I didn't think about the threat
of loosing everything it wouldn't happen, right? Seriously, that was my
thinking. Crazy, I know. </div>
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Truth is, there was
always this low level of stress every time I went to turn my computer on…what
if it didn't startup this time? Then I saw a well established artist post on
social media that her computer crashed and she lost everything…EVERYTHING. </div>
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That was my wake up
call to take my head out of the sand and figure out a system for myself. (more
reliable than my occasional back up to an external hard drive) </div>
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Now, I am by no
means an expert and I am sure there are more steps I could be taking BUT I know
I am doing more than I was before…so that's progress.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Below I will share
what I do but I recently saw this tip for flash drive storage and I thought it
was really simple and clever. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2017/01/five-favorite-organized-home.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQ6VHnoaUvpMzgG2PILunxwbs09beNC9C3yy_rne9laqiHcvq4PxYXa0f32utc7djti5mztXGU-E9A4E0jGxTIWSSCK1UH-0YtRUclaR_9J11Cop3sJI52IlTcwACB_s_ExfB4sMpiOAw/s320/File+Apr+17%252C+4+02+07+PM.jpeg" width="213" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2017/01/five-favorite-organized-home.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to visit the Driven by Decor Website</a></td></tr>
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How do you save,
store and protect your photos?</div>
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Until next week,</div>
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Pam</div>
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Dropbox</div>
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I expanded my
storage size for my Dropbox account for a small fee and now work directly from
that. It's so convenient to be able to store my pictures and documents in the
same files and to be able to access them on all of my devices. I find it very
easy to manage my content in Dropbox and I have downloaded their applications
to my computer so it is included in my regular backup. </div>
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Backblaze</div>
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This is a remote
backup service that works automatically in the background for an annual fee.
Once you do the initial back up, it will continue to back up on a regular
basis. Just a note that depending on how much content you have, the initial
back up can take a LONG time…like days or weeks. You can still work on your
computer and it just keeps running in the background. They send status emails
on a regular basis. </div>
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External Hard Drive</div>
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I'm not as good with
keeping up on this but I do have one and have saved a lot of work and photos to
it. I only have one but I know others have several and keep them in different
locations. They are pretty affordable now for HUGE storage amounts so it definitely
makes sense to add this to your back up arsenal. Mine is a called "My
Passport Ultra" by Western Digital and it comes in different size options.</div>
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Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-71809400331822550942017-04-11T07:50:00.000-07:002017-04-11T07:50:40.976-07:00Why Do I Blog?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I didn't
write a blog post.</div>
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I sometimes question
why I write a blog but then I think about all of the useful information I have
received from other people's blogs, even years after they have written them. I
have always been generous with sharing information and having a blog helps me
to do that.</div>
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Not long ago, I was
doing research on pitching gift book ideas to publishers and came across this
article by Ben Hunt. It didn't have a publish date but just said it was from
"a couple of years ago". </div>
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It was the exact
information I was looking for and I was so glad HE had a blog! </div>
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That is why I blog. </div>
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To help others.</div>
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Check out his super interesting article about finding your "why". It can apply to so many things and really helped me take some big steps forward with my creative business.</div>
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Until next week,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam</span></div>
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<a href="https://webdesignfromscratch.com/blog/find-your-why/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read "How to Find Your Why"</a></div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-84953433167076332552017-03-28T05:30:00.000-07:002017-03-28T05:30:38.731-07:00Pic Collage - So Many Apps, So Little Time!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e7G6CfHiJ0sXunlZiYkLLwmWugaiscmGrlTgadxSipMIZ64RLRyXnT6MKuCkDMP-CFE-pUh66dr78huOz3SFlfEVF_epF961XUcocR_GSk7GMP-YeHpN1sDX0nzM2RNn0aTakawMtPeB/s1600/File+Mar+27%252C+4+14+54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e7G6CfHiJ0sXunlZiYkLLwmWugaiscmGrlTgadxSipMIZ64RLRyXnT6MKuCkDMP-CFE-pUh66dr78huOz3SFlfEVF_epF961XUcocR_GSk7GMP-YeHpN1sDX0nzM2RNn0aTakawMtPeB/s200/File+Mar+27%252C+4+14+54+PM.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with distressed wood background</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCOIFPcSFyrpEY3Uq1eMAxj4D8_mzorTMCdsfpYwVj_4VWuFnVCvQKdFFTRip6xwSY1fYvJfSYIXV9azYRJiZG_HMHOzDncAfgIlLkMSokJ6WEsxHI4dYrLvwhHE0Ri4m0xtZ7jVQXDZx/s1600/File+Mar+27%252C+4+15+32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCOIFPcSFyrpEY3Uq1eMAxj4D8_mzorTMCdsfpYwVj_4VWuFnVCvQKdFFTRip6xwSY1fYvJfSYIXV9azYRJiZG_HMHOzDncAfgIlLkMSokJ6WEsxHI4dYrLvwhHE0Ri4m0xtZ7jVQXDZx/s200/File+Mar+27%252C+4+15+32+PM.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with sand background</td></tr>
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I realized I needed
a quick way to resize and add text to my product and art pictures that I share
on social media. I also needed to be able to do this on the run, without having to go into Photoshop.</div>
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I did a little
research on photo editing apps and found one called <a href="https://pic-collage.com/" target="_blank">Pic Collage</a>. </div>
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I played around with
the free option for a while and liked it so much, I upgraded to the paid
version.</div>
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I have to say that
it has been indispensable in helping me quickly convert my images into content
for social media, my blog, newsletter and my website.</div>
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You can create
collages "freestyle", with grids or by using their templates. You can
add text, stickers, backgrounds…it's very versatile and simple to use. </div>
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Here are some of my
favorite features:</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You can switch easily from
portrait to square with one click, making it great for creating Instagram
posts.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="2"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You can use their
pre-formatted grid templates or toss and layer your pictures freestyle.
There is a lot of flexibility.</span></li>
</ol>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="3"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You can add a colored border
to each photo, flip images, rotate, bring to top, etc. They also have
shaped templates that can create a square, circle or triangle border
around your image.</span></li>
</ol>
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<ol style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="1">
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="4"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You can add text with or
without a background, change fonts and font size.</span></li>
</ol>
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<ol style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="1">
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="5"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There are stickers (both paid
and free) that can be resized and rotated, including generic and holiday
themes.</span></li>
</ol>
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<ol style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="1">
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="6"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There are a huge amount of
backgrounds available (both solid colors and patterns) and you can search
custom titles like "yellow glitter" or " dark, distressed
wood". I think that the backgrounds give my product images a
professional, styled look.</span></li>
</ol>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="7"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The images can be saved to
your camera roll and can be edited in the app at a later date, as it saves
all of your previous collages in the app.</span></li>
</ol>
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Below, you can see
some of my completed images using <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1167388994"></span>Pic Collage<span id="goog_1167388995"></span></a>.</div>
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Do you have a photo
editing app that you like?</div>
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Until next week,</div>
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Pam</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">showing a collection</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">creating an inspirational graphic with my art</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">showing a sample of Mother's Day cards</td></tr>
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Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-4197637852732083692017-03-21T05:19:00.000-07:002017-03-21T05:19:23.596-07:0010 Questions with Accessory Designer and Artist Rommy de Bommy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rommy de Bommy is a super clever, talented artist that creates magical purses and accessories with a fun food theme. Every one is more realistic, more colorful and more whimsical than the last. Also, in my opinion, she has mastered the art of expressing her true self through her branding. </div>
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Enjoy learning a little about Rommy!</div>
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<b>Well I actually have a huge closet with tons of rainbow colors. So there is basically always something </b><b>hanging </b><b>in there which matches my designs. I know how to combine colors with each other. And besides that I always say: 'Everything is possible, as long as you wear it confidently'. I live in Rotterdam, a huge city based in the Netherlands. There is a lot of grey and white tones everywhere. Which will bring my colorful clothing and designs more alive.</b></div>
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<b>I actually wasn't part of the plan. I just happened this way. I guess you can say it's my personal style which has a strong connection to everything I make. The most important thing is to make sure you're outstanding and quite unique instead of the same as other designers. You have to think strongly about your unique selling point (USP). But as I said earlier, It wasn't a plan. The whole branding is just me and the thing I love to do the most. </b></div>
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<b>For sure my favorite thing is the fact that I'm making cakes and other food purses all day in my studio. </b><b>How cool is that!? And the way people around the world are dying for my food purses! They are saving money to buy one of them someday. </b></div>
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<b>Yes! Probably all of my cake purses are my favorite purses!</b></div>
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<b>Pastry chefs on Instagram are a huge inspiration</b></div>
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<b>Barbies!!</b></div>
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<b>Into the Wild</b></div>
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<b>Croissants</b><b>, all day, everywhere... Love them!</b></div>
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<b>I'm working on a skirt collection right now. All inspired by food of course. </b></div>
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<b>Two important things: Just do it! And dare it! Dare to do something and do not be afraid to fail. Being unique and starting something new which isn't on the market yet will give you more chances to stand out and reach the top.</b></div>
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See more of Rommy's work or snag your own creation! Would you go for dinner or dessert?</div>
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<b>They are working on a update of her official site, so in the intirum you can visit her Etsy webshop:</b></div>
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<b>She does special custom orders as well. Customers can send her an email through etsy or <a href="mailto:rommydebommy@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span class="il">rommydebommy@gmail.com</span></a></b></div>
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Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-58781873682199508992017-03-14T09:13:00.001-07:002017-03-14T09:13:18.628-07:00New Title! The Big Easy Series Vol 1, Variety Collection Coloring Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pamvale.com/coloring-books---journals.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to see a peek inside with my flip through video.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Coloring for all ages and abilities. Featuring 40 assorted,
8.5” x 11” large format, simple drawings and patterns to color. Fun designs,
that are less detailed and easy to see. Great for seniors, the visually
impaired, beginners…or anyone that would like a stress free creative outlet!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pages are printed on one side with a blank backside. All
coloring images in this book are original drawings by Pam Vale, including a
wide variety of themes, such as nature scenes, flowers, desserts, birds, tea
cups, butterflies, simple patterns, hearts, dragonflies, and more!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-48673149796161645432017-03-07T05:30:00.000-08:002017-03-07T05:30:24.524-08:00Creating Coloring Books One Step at a Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Almost exactly a
year ago, I began creating my first coloring books. It was a series of three
pocket sized coloring book journals with a 12 step, recovery theme. </div>
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Why three at once?
With all of the information and art I wanted to include, I thought one would be
too long and I felt like the content split naturally into three distinct
segments. It was kind of fun to work on them together, as I learned the process
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I now have 13
published coloring book journals with one more in the works. My themes include
inspiration, self-love, jewelry, travel, gratitude, recovery, mandalas and even
my cats. The book I am currently working on is a large format coloring book
with an assorted theme. </div>
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So, how did I do it?
See my steps below.</div>
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Sure this is a super
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when creating one of my coloring book journals on the self publishing platform "<a href="https://www.createspace.com/" target="_blank">CreateSpace</a>". They have all been pretty much
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I am happy to answer
any questions. You can see all of my books on my website <a href="http://www.pamvale.com/">www.pamvale.com</a></div>
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Until next week,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I pick a theme, topic or
category for my book. For me, I stick to things that interest me or have
special meaning in my life. </span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="2"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I research my subject and
compile a long, loose list of drawing ideas. I try not to be too limiting
in my list and include ANYTHING that might go with my theme, no matter how
random it may seem. I would rather end up with too many ideas, than not
enough.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="3"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I decide on the particulars
for the project, like the finished
book size, number of pages and any added features like journal pages or
dedications. This will tell me how many main images I will need to create
and also any other smaller art for things like title pages.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="4"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I create simple pencil
sketches for each page to layout my design and adjust proportions. This is
loose but clean, so that I can see the balance and tell where more or less
detail is needed.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="5"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I tape tracing paper over the
pencil sketches and "ink" the final drawings using the pencil
sketch as a guide. Sometimes I slip a blank white sheet of paper in
between the pencil sketch and the tracing paper to see where I may need to
add more details.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="6"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I remove the tracing paper
and add any additional details or patterns. At this stage, I am looking to
make sure there is an assortment of difficulties and a mix of shapes.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="7"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I scan the inked images into
my computer at a high resolution and save them in my "Dropbox".
I started using Dropbox as a main storage area for current work about 6
months ago (along with other methods of back-up) and I have really liked
having access to my current work across all of my devices.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="8"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I open each image in
Photoshop where I clean up any rogue marks, adjust the size, add borders,
correct components and save as a finished piece of art. I save the
finished art in both a layered Photoshop file and as a JPG file.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="9"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I download a formatted
interior book template from CreateSpace for the size book I am creating
and fill it with my art. It is then saved as a PDF. </span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="10"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I upload the complete
document to CreateSpace and follow the simple, step by step directions on
the CreateSpace site to finished the project. This includes setting a
price, listing keyword tags and choosing distribution channels.</span></li>
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So,
you have a project and you are ready to go but you can't decide on a color
palette. What do you do? </div>
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Do
you surf online? Do you stroll through shops and look at existing merchandise?
Do you look at past work, magazines, watch TV?</div>
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Color
can be wonderful and overwhelming at the same time.</div>
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Here
are 5 go-to tips and tools for selecting and combining colors. See if any of
them can help you.</div>
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1. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Voice of Color® Color Game offers you your own
personal set of colors for all the design elements in your room or space.
All you do is answer a few questions and select images that resonate with
you.This is geared more towards interior colors you personally might like
to be surrounded by but I figure if they are colors you like, you will
enjoy creating with them. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I played the game a few times and it was very accurate for
my personal color preferences. <a href="https://www.ppgvoiceofcolor.com/digital-color/color-sense-game" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to try The Voice of Color® ColorGame</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.Adobe has a really useful online tool called Adobe Kuler
Color selector. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can create </span><span style="background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">color</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> schemes with the </span><span style="background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">color</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> wheel or browse
thousands of </span><span style="background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">color</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> combinations
from the Kuler community. It is set up to automatically create combinations
based on your selection of a color rule. That way you don't even have to know
color theory! It does it for you. <a href="https://color.adobe.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to try Adobe Kuler</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. </span>Coolors
was a fun, free color palette generator that I enjoyed using and will
incorporate into my design arsenal. It has a quick tutorial that explains how
to use all of the features and save your combinations. I really liked the over sized color swatches. I was able to easily and quickly generate some color
combinations that excited me. They also have a page with existing color
combinations from other users. <a href="https://coolors.co/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to try Coolors.</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. </span>Pinterest
is a great place to discover and save new color combinations. There is a never
ending supply of inspirational color palettes for all of your creative, design
projects. Just search keywords (like seasonal, feminine, vibrant, neutral)
along with the words "color palettes" and see what you discover. It's
also a great place to create color stories and inspiration boards. I can spend
way too much time on there! To see some of my favorite color combinations, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pamvalebranch/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to follow me on Pinterest.</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">5. </span>Lastly,
a great option is taking a course in the study of color theory. There are many
online workshops or you can check your local community college if you prefer to
learn in person. A little basic knowledge can really help build your confidence
where color combining is concerned. There are also books and color wheel tools
that you can find at your local art and craft store.</div>
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Do
you have tools or tips on creating color palettes?</div>
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Until
next week, </div>
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Pam</div>
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-personal-connection-to-color-part-1.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 1</a> in the color series</div>
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/whats-in-color-name-part-2-in-4-part.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 2</a> in the color series</div>
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/ever-wonder-where-do-color-trends-begin.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 3</a> in the color series</div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-10732246027461752232017-02-20T07:00:00.000-08:002017-02-20T07:00:05.321-08:00Ever Wonder Where Color Trends Begin? Part 3 in a 4 Part Color Series<div style="margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There
is a great scene in the movie The Devil Wears Prada where the character Miranda
Priestly schools her new assistant on the lineage of color trends. It's a
classic scene and really gives a peek into the truth about color trends in the
fashion industry. <a href="https://youtu.be/p5WWy_0VLS4" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to see this entertaining video clip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In
most industries, color trends are selected by a group of people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I
recently read about one such group where they explained their in depth process
of selecting their paint color forecast for the year. They also introduced some
of the members of their international group. I would love to be a fly on the wall
during one of these sessions!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.ppgvoiceofcolor.com/global-paint-color-trends" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to see a really interesting behind-the-scenes look at exactly
how they created the PPG The Voice of Color<span style="color: #747474;">®</span> 2017 Color Trends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For designers, the
name PANTONE® is known worldwide as the standard language for color
communication. Each year they release their color of the year with much
fanfare. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pantone.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to visit
their site. There is a wealth of information along with tools and training, all related to color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">While these colors
trends don't necessarily need to be followed exactly, they can serve as
great inspiration for your own color
palettes. They will also give you an idea of what you might be seeing in stores in the
future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Until next week,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pam</span><br />
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-personal-connection-to-color-part-1.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 1</a> in the color series</div>
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/whats-in-color-name-part-2-in-4-part.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 2</a> in the color series</div>
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Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-54484304551608634222017-02-14T07:00:00.000-08:002017-02-14T07:00:19.766-08:00What's in a (Color) Name? Part 2 in a 4 Part Color Series<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;">
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There is a
funny graphic circulating social media right now that shows two people standing
facing each other, separated by a vertical line of stacked multicolored dots. </div>
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On top of the
person on the right it says "Normal People". On top of the person on
the left it says "Artist". The "normal person" is pointing
to the colors and lists the most obvious 7 colors…like red, purple, pink. The "artist"
is pointing to the same multicolored dots and lists 29 colors…like maraschino,
cayenne, maroon, plum, eggplant, grape, orchid…get the point? As the artist, I
think it's very clever and true!</div>
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This brings
me to color names and how they influence our preferences consciously or
subconsciously.</div>
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Think about
how different your gut reaction might be to the color </div>
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"pea
green" as opposed to "spring meadow ", just because of the name.</div>
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Would you get
as excited over "dirt brown" (yes, this is an actual paint color
name) as opposed to "toasty" or "down home" or
"hickory" or "brunette"?</div>
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We are
emotional beings and words and names can trigger memories or experiences. A
simple word can conjure up a reaction and manufacturers know this. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">D</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 12.0pt;">id you know that for some,
this is their actual job? That’s what the do, they create the most fabulous and
marketable names for colors. That goes for all industries from wall paint to
nail polish. </span></div>
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I read an
article that said when they started, OPI nail polish decided to go against the
norm of other companies that named their colors in a more utilitarian way like
red #37 and maroon #5. They chose instead, to take a more fun approach and name
their polish colors after destinations they traveled to and landmarks they
visited. Which would you choose…pink #27 or "Barefoot in Barcelona"?</div>
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Successful names spark a connection. It could be to a location, a time period,
a feeling, a desire, etc. Whether the consumer realizes it or not, that connection can
ultimately cause someone to make a choice between two or more items. </div>
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Have you been
drawn to a color simply because of a great, descriptive name?</div>
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Until next
week,</div>
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Pam<br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";"><a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-personal-connection-to-color-part-1.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read part 1</a> in the color series</span></div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-70806138931709253532017-02-07T07:00:00.000-08:002017-02-07T07:00:00.240-08:00The Personal Connection to Color, Part 1 in a 4 Part Color Series<div style="margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you have a
favorite color? What is it about that
color or color family that draws you to it? Is it a feeling or a memory? Is it
just a gut reaction? Is it based on tradition or history?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On the flip
side, do you have a color that you really dislike? Do you have a specific
incident, thought or item connected to it that makes you dislike it? Or again,
is it a gut reaction?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Color is so
personal and the reality is that we all see colors differently based on our
physiology and experiences. What might look like one color to you might be
described in a completely different way by someone else. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There is also
a Psychology to color. We see color based on our experiences and surroundings.
When you grew up, where you live, what you eat and wear, it all influences the
way you process color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Below is an
example of how color is used in marketing and company branding. It is a strong
science and there is a lot of importance placed on finding just the right color
combinations based on the action or response the business wants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Colors are
chosen deliberately to cause a reaction…usually for you to make a purchase and
specific colors are very important for brand recognition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you find
yourself thinking of certain businesses based on color combinations?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's funny
because it seems like ice cream shops use a lot of pastel colors in their
branding…and in particular pink. Where I live, there is a local business that
uses that iconic pastel pink in their branding but instead of selling ice cream
and sherbet, they clean and service porta-potties! A VERY different business and
yet every time I see their sign I think of ice cream! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you agree
with the emotional link to the colors in the image below?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You
can <a href="http://coschedule.com/blog/color-psychology-marketing/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to visit the blog post that this image came from. They provide a simple but comprehensive
look into the psychology of colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I think it's
kind of fun to notice my reaction to color throughout the day. I am organically
drawn towards all shades of orange and tend to see those items first. For some
reason I seem to see items in shades of blue, last. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pay attention
to what you are naturally drawn to. You might be surprised how often you
automatically pass over certain colors. Sometimes I have to force myself to
"see" specific colors so that I can step out of my comfort zone and
expand my color palette. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Until next
week,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pam</span><br />
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Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-62717499362343840272017-01-31T06:26:00.000-08:002017-01-31T06:40:06.872-08:00Musicals Fuel my Creativity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I discovered a new-to-me musical.<br />
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I usually listen to music when I paint and draw. TV or movies can be too distracting and I find myself looking away from my work too often, causing me to loose concentration.<br />
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For me, music fills the background and sometimes inspires part of the creation. I like many genres but seem to gravitate towards easy listening, the great American standards and musicals.<br />
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I really like using Pandora because of it's ease of use and variety. I have discovered many new singers and songs that way.<br />
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Last Friday I was listening to our "Broadway Musicals" station and heard a very clever song. I wrote it down to share with my son later that day and looked up the play. It looked awesome and I proceeded to google all of the songs. It is filled with hidden and not so hidden references to a lot of other shows so, which I thought was really fun.<br />
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Unexpectedly, the show had just started its national tour and the first stop was about an hour away from us in Boston. It was running through the weekend...what timing! We got tickets and went that night.<br />
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All three of us LOVED everything about it....the music, the performers and the story. If you like campy, fun, upbeat musicals, I highly recommend you see it if it comes to your area. It was described as a cross between The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, The Producers and The Drowsy Chaperone and it totally lived up to that description.<br />
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The venue added to our overall experience. It was at The Boston Opera House. It's a grand, historic, showplace that has been renovated and restored to its spectacular, original glory.<br />
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I get so much inspiration and artistic motivation from visiting places like this. Sometimes the details are a little overwhelming for me to take in, so having pictures helps me process all of it. Everywhere I looked there was another amazing trim, finish or accessory.<br />
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Here is a link to the shows website and to the YouTube video of the song that started it all for us.<br />
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The show is called "Something Rotten".<br />
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See what you think!<br />
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<a href="http://www.rottenbroadway.com/" target="_blank">Click here to visit their website</a><br />
<a href="https://vimeo.com/139792908" target="_blank">Click here to see the song "A Musical" performed</a><br />
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Until next week,<br />
Pam<br />
<br />
<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/music-makes-work-better-do-you-listen.html" target="_blank">Bonus - Click here to read my past post on music to work by</a><br />
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<br />Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-21456406672703307552017-01-24T05:30:00.000-08:002017-01-24T05:30:17.904-08:00Being an "Artist" is a Great Excuse!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;">Do what you like.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Wear what you like.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Decorate with what
you like.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Just tell people
you're an artist!</span></div>
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As I was packing up
our holiday decorations, I decided that I wasn't ready to say goodbye to all of
them.</div>
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I began thinking how
a potential buyer would feel walking through our house and I wondered if they
would think it was weird that I left some of my favorite decorations up all
year. </div>
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But then I pictured
the agent being able to say "well an artist lives here" and instantly
my eclectic decorations, color choices and details would all be acceptable and
make sense somehow. </div>
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As a child growing
up with a parent in the entertainment industry, there was always a
"certain way" to act and "appropriate" behavior for all
situations. Maybe my art (as I call it) was my way to have control over my
self expression. </div>
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Under the umbrella
of being an "artist", I could do pretty much anything. There was a
freedom in having that creative outlet. </div>
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Being an artist came
with different rules and expectations. It gave me permission to express myself
in personal ways and at the same time it put things in context for others to
understand me. </div>
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It was almost as if
with that title, you were put in a separate category. One that didn't have
strict boundaries and one, that I found out much later, other's secretly wished
they were in. </div>
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It never really felt
like an option or choice for me. At the time, I didn't know any different. It
was just who I was. But now, I see the reaction some of my choices receive and
the reaction people have to other artists as well. I feel like we are seen through
a filter. </div>
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Do you have
something odd you want to wear? Do you have a vibrant color you want to use in
your house? Do you like to collect items from past? DO IT! Don't wait for
approval from anyone. If you like it, that's enough. </div>
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Tell yourself you're an
artist! </div>
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I believe we are all
artists in our own way. </div>
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When you think of
artists, do you have a more open, freethinking, expressive, personality in
mind and do you feel like you would give an "artist" more leeway as far
as what they choose to wear or surround themselves with? </div>
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Until next week,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam</span></div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-55422759188572931712017-01-17T05:30:00.000-08:002017-01-17T05:30:16.957-08:00What to Share in Newsletter vs a Blog Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I started my
current weekly e-newsletter (<a href="http://eepurl.com/ceDfjD" target="_blank">click here to subscribe</a>) I was so confused about
what the difference would be between what I would share there vs what I share
on my blog.</div>
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It was such a
mystery to me, so I hunted and hunted in every corner of the Internet for the
answer. What kind of content do you share in a creative newsletter as opposed
to a blog.</div>
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Surprisingly, it was
hard for me to find any specific guidance, which lead to procrastination and
stress. I just couldn't wrap my head around what the difference was between the
two.</div>
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Add to that the
occasional "artist" self doubt, creating the thoughts "What
does it matter anyway? …and why would anyone care about what I have to say or
be interested in me and my process? Why would someone want to read both?"</div>
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It took looking a
little outside of my creative niche but I did more research and started to cull
together some ideas and suggestions that I will share below. These have helped
me stay within certain parameters when planning and creating content for each
platform. Maybe they will help you too!</div>
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<b>Suggestions for both
a creative newsletter and a blog:</b></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Keep it brief. Readers are
busy and there is a lot of content competing for their attention. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Be professional but don't be
afraid to write in your personality. After all, these tools are for people
to get to know you.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Read and reread your posts
and writing. Edit and check for typos.</span></li>
</ol>
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<b>Blog post tips:</b></div>
<ol style="direction: ltr; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.375in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="1">
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Share content that is less
time sensitive. Remember, this information might be found by someone a
year or more from now when they search your topic. </span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Share more universally
interesting topics and content. Gearing your content to a wider audience.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create posts that are useful,
like tutorials or tips. Share your expertise or process in a way that can
help others searching for guidance.</span></li>
</ol>
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<b>Newsletter content
tips:</b></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;" value="1"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I guess my biggest (and most
surprising) take-away is that the most popular and successful newsletters
are not geared towards "selling" anything. It is more about
connecting with your readers and developing a relationship.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The writing in a newsletter
can be more conversational, like a visit from a friend. People that
subscribe are interested in what you do and who you are, so honor that
with an authentic connection.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Share time sensitive
information, special events, new releases, exclusive deals and even a
glimpse into your personal life. Reward your readers with something
special for subscribing and reading.</span></li>
</ol>
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<b>My number one tip to
organize my content:</b></div>
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I keep a running
list of topics and ideas in one centrally located place. Right now, that place
is the app "OneNote". OneNote works across all of my devices, making
it available for a quick idea add at any time.</div>
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I have two file tabs
in the app. One is titled "Posts in the works" and the other is
"Used posts". </div>
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In the "Posts
in the works" tab I create a new "note" for each idea and start
the title of the note with "B" (for blog) or "NL" (for newsletter). That way I know which
direction the writing needs to go and can easily access ideas for both. As I
use each topic I move it to the "Used posts" tab.</div>
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It's super simple
and very functional. </div>
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As of this writing I
have 15 blog ideas started, 4 newsletter ideas started and 2 that might be able
to go either way. It makes sense that there are so many more ideas for my blog
because those are not time sensitive. There are fewer for my newsletter because
those are more current.</div>
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<a href="http://pamvaleblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/101-places-i-find-creative-inspiration.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to read my post on 101 places to find content inspiration.</a></div>
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Do you have
guidelines you use for blog or newsletter post content?</div>
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Do you have a useful
way to organize and store your ideas? <br />
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I'd love to know what works for you!</div>
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Until next week,</div>
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Pam</div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-71642935458242594692017-01-10T05:30:00.000-08:002017-01-10T05:30:09.584-08:00Making Changes, One Minute at a Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you think one
minute can change your life?</div>
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Recently, my husband
shared something that he had read about a Japanese practice called Kaizen. The
principal of the practice is to choose something to do for one minute, at about
the same time, every day. The task can be something for self improvement or
even work related.</div>
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It made me think
about all of the artists that I see participating in daily challenges and
projects. <span style="font-size: 11pt;">I love seeing what
other creatives do on a daily basis to build their skills and stoke their
creative fire. I follow many that sketch or paint every day for a set amount of
time or that focus on a specific medium. How wonderful to be able to look back
and see your progress and growth. It also provides lots of new material for
future jobs and projects.</span></div>
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I have always liked
the idea of having daily rituals or joining a creative daily activity but honestly, I usually start off great and
then end up forgetting about it. I do "create" something every day
(usually painting or drawing) but I don't count that because it's my love and
usually my work. </div>
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It makes sense that
doing something every day (no matter how small) will help to build a strong
foundation for a new habit so, I started thinking about how I could use the
tool of Kaizen in my personal and professional life and what habits I would
like to establish. </div>
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The first thing that
came to mind is that I really like the idea of meditating every day and always
feel better when I'm done. The problem is that I often forget or don't chose to
make the time for it. I might do it daily for a week or two and then forget
about it for a month. </div>
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I find that
meditation helps stimulate my creativity, so this habit would benefit me both
personally and professionally. </div>
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One minute a day? I
think I can handle one minute a day.</div>
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I am about a week in
to my experiment and only missed one day…because I forgot. Agh! It seems that
in the beginning, I might have to set an alarm. </div>
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I am interested to
see where this goes, as right now it feels a little like a chore (defeating the
whole purpose of meditation) but I am going to give it a chance and keep an
open mind. </div>
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Is there anything
you would like to incorporate into your daily life that the Kaizen, one minute
a day practice could help with? </div>
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If you do a web
search for "Kaizen, one minute practice" you will find a lot of
reference material and can also read about the history of it. </div>
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Until next week,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam</span></div>
Pam Valehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281442694801571568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809737773123067159.post-20370277231965585672017-01-03T05:30:00.000-08:002017-01-03T05:30:16.030-08:00It's Only January 3rd, Do You Already Feel Behind? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you noticed
that along with the new year comes a flood of social media posts of resolutions
and new work.</div>
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We are only a couple
of days into the new year and already my feeds are full of new drawings, gym
"check-ins" and projects started…all by other people.</div>
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Do you ever feel
like you are behind and everyone else is way ahead of you? </div>
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Comparison paralyzes
me. </div>
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It's sort of subtle
at first and I might not even realize I am comparing myself but then I notice
that I don't feel good about what I am doing…or I'm critical of myself or my
work…or worse yet, I procrastinate, really badly! That is actually my first sign.</div>
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Because I have a
creative profession, comparison can completely stop me in my tracks and make me
wonder why I am even trying when everyone else seems to be better, further
along, more successful, more creative or more talented than me.</div>
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When I feel like
this, I have three things that help me.</div>
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<b>First</b>, inspirational
quotes can get me back in my own lane and help to remind me that I am enough
they way I am.</div>
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One of my favorites
is…</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>“…there
is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>And
if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be
lost.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">―
Martha Graham</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Second</b>, with work, looking at
my past projects can help break the cycle of doubt that comparison can
create. I find that I can easily forget how far I've come. A lot of times
this can also spark new ideas making me forget about the doubt altogether.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Third</b>, getting off of social
media for a bit can help me to put the focus on my own creative voice and
not what others are doing.</span></div>
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Do you ever feel
like this? </div>
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What do you do to stop the critical inner dialogue from killing your
creative spirit?</div>
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Until next week,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pam</span></div>
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