Tag: artist
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We The People Art Exhibit
As black artists, we have been largely overlooked. However, the last few years black artists have been seen a little more in exhibits and other places where art is welcomed. That’s joy. The Ontario Museum of History & Art hosted an open called for an exhibit called: We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. This…
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My Word of the Year — Unapologetic
Unapologetically black. Unapologetically unbothered. The word this is unapologetic. What does this mean anyway? It applies to me in so many aspects. I’ve been a full time freelance designer since graduating college. I was around 22 years old. I went through all the phases of being a people pleaser. Of course, I tried to be…
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There’s No Such Thing As “AI Art”?
The United States Copyright Office (USCO) reversed an earlier decision to grant a copyright to a comic book that was created using “A.I. art,” and announced that the copyright protection on the comic book will be revoked, stating that “copyrighted works must be created by humans to gain official copyright protection”. This is a good…
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Once upon a time I was an overwhelmed creative entrepreneur like you
My computer went with me everywhere. I checked emails a million times a day. I was doing ALL THE THINGS. And it wasn’t working. This may sound familiar but I started to do less & focus on my mission. I released being a creative entrepreneur & an introvert is not a bad thing. It’s about…
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What does shopping small mean to you?
Picture this… You walk into your local coffee shop on a Saturday morning. The store is warm, cozy, and buzzing with energy. (There’s a place like this in Riverside, CA). The smell of light roasted coffee or fresh bread behind the counter. Music is playing in the background. As you walk to the register, the…