Archive for July, 2009

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“Art is everywhere. It finds its origin in everything and ultimately reflects the beauty of the Creator.” – Chris Wilcox, Chris Paul Design, LLC Last week I discovered Freya Art on Etsy, and I find myself constantly returning to her shop, mulling over which print would be perfect in my house. Or which set of … Continue Reading

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How to Get Your Creative Groove On is an original series by Perch. This week we’ll look at what research has to say about the link between laughter and creativity. Week 26:  Laugh Hard, Laugh Often Making room for elements of play in the creative life helps keep things fresh and boosts creativity. But how … Continue Reading

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A friend I follow on Twitter often comments, “Sending art out into the world.” This is usually just after she has shipped a new series of commissioned art or prints out to her customers. To me, sending art out into the world is the heart and philosophy behind guerrilla art. There are also added benefits … Continue Reading

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A few weeks ago I wrote about the fantastic cover art by FaceOut books commissioned by Faber & Faber for a series of poetry hardbacks in celebration of the publisher’s 80th Anniversary. Nonsuchbook recently hosted a giveaway, and I was so lucky to win a set of these amazing books. (If you love books, I hope … Continue Reading

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Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch. This Week: Make Color Charts Making color charts is one of the easiest ways to explore new color combinations and break out of a creative rut. Color charts also serve a dual … Continue Reading