Clik here to view.
Shapiro Uses Beeswax to Create Green Art
Have you heard of encaustic painting? Me neither, until today when I had the opportunity to meet encaustic artist, Rebecca Shapiro, at her studio in Portland, OR. Unlike entering the studio of an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How an artist leverages her passion to suppress fear
“At 2000 feet above the earth, as if dangling from a thread, all my attention is on the landscape below,” Jan says. “I haven’t forgotten my fear, but I set it aside as my husband dips the wing of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to turn volunteer work into paid experiences
Heward Jue with child in Rwanda. Photo by Wayne Kittelson. Have you ever wished you could apply more time to a cause you believe in? Here’s some advice from a pro art director, designer and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Life’s a Beach tips from No Fear and Bad Boy Club artist
Some young people are so into the partying thing. When I used to party I had some really mind-opening experiences. I could see through all the crap that other people were about. I took this and applied...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How a mompreneur used online learning to startup a biz
Most people don’t think of YouTube or Pinterest as online learning sites, but when used properly, they’re a rich source of knowledge. Tami Shidawara-Vazquez started her business after she had her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jax Woodworkers gives away more toys each year
“I’m the last living founding member of Jax Woodworkers. All the others have passed away. I’ve been the Chaplin for many years,” Bobby Clayton said. Woodrow Connors with Bobby Clayton, two of the four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Great ways to engage with art and people at Works/San Jose
THIS POST IS IN DRAFT FORM AND STILL PENDING EDITS Engagement and participation involvement with Works/San Jose and what they do “We define art is as almost any creative activity. Over the years, we’ve...
View Article
