This blog is a place for encouragement, color + design inspiration, tips for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners, and general creative musings.
Creative people need to be around creative people to thrive. When life is busy, it can be hard to make those connections, so the Art is a Record Creatives Community was born. Join our private Facebook group, where you can ask questions, share what you're working on, and be inspired. It is a place where we can share with confidence and encourage each other to grow. I hope you’ll join us!
In April, I submitted the following concept to the NEA Big Read Great Lakes Bay Region Public Art Project. They were looking for a piece of public art to be created and installed, one in Bay City, one in Saginaw, and one here in Midland. It felt like a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity, so despite my insecurities I went ahead and applied.
Read MoreI’ve been so excited to share this brand reveal with you! Not only because it’s a beautiful logo, but because it represents a much needed service in our community. Rooted Potential offers occupational therapy and lactation consultant services to babies and moms.
Read MoreThis simple phrase is at the root of everything I want for myself, and it is my desire to help as many people as I can to do the same: Do more of what makes you feel alive.
Read MoreI met Julia Kepler several years ago, when she was first opening Serendipity Road in downtown Midland, Michigan. Serendipity Road is a small business that supports small business in the form of a gift boutique.
Read MoreDo you need a degree to start your creative business?
The answer is simple: NO. Having a degree is not a prerequisite for living a more creative life or running a successful creative business.
Goal Setting for Creatives is a free, email based, three day self-guided workshop. It consists of a daily email with an interactive worksheet for you to do in your own time. Creatives CAN set and meet goals.✨
Read MorePeople will take your small business as seriously as you teach them to. If you talk about your business like it’s a hobby, people will treat it as a hobby. When people ask you how things are going, don’t shrink down and play it off like it’s no big deal. Running a business is a big deal!
Read MoreSo, you have a great branding package all ready to go and your graphic designer sends all your files for use… but there are so many different things… Why can’t I open this EPS file? What IS an EPS file? Why do I need this?
Read MoreFour years ago, I was a stay at home mom with my DBA getting dusty on the shelf for Paper Heart Design. My girls were 2 and 5, so I was deep in the throes of young motherhood. I love my children so deeply, but there was something missing at that time in my life. There was a hole in my heart where I used to live.
Read MoreHi there, fellow business owner! There are a million things to juggle when you own a business. I know you know your products and services like the back of your hand, which is an awesome start. But how does your business present itself? Have you given thought to how you are being perceived by potential customers?
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