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Author Archives: Aprilart Studios
What small thing…? (the power of difference, & neighbors gathering)
As I prep for an ABCD Training for the Public Library Association next week in Chicago, I am moved to revisit some of my favorite stories I’ve encountered of people changing the world starting right outside their front door, acting … Continue reading
The Art of Gift-Making: a Process Rife with Abundance
Gifting can be hard… really hard! In 5 Ways to Reclaim the Holidays, I explore ideas for using holiday gift-giving to build community while also producing kick-ass, original presents that will bring joy to your friends & family. Here, I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Being an Artist, Building Community
Tagged abundance, art, artists, community, connectedness, creating, creativity, family, gifts, holidays, relationships, social change
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5 Ways to Reclaim the Holidays ~ from Consumers to Producers
“Angels we have heard on high, tell us to go out and buy” So goes Tom Lehrer’s “A Christmas Carol,” which rings strangely relevant today despite the fact that it was written over 50 years ago. As Lehrer says, “Christmas time … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Building Community, Graphic Recording / Sketchnotes, Neighborhoods
Tagged ABCD, abundance, christmas, citizenship, democracy, gift giving, gifts, holiday, hospitality, ideas, local, neighbor, neighborhood, presents, shopping
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Shock and Resilience, in Squirrel Form
Feeling grateful to have met this little creature today and had the unique opportunity to spend time with a “wild” being. Like many of us of late, he/she was in shock – in its case, my slinky black cat had … Continue reading
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A Bloggy Conundrum
OK y’all, this is an audience participation blog. Get ready to share! I’ve been grappling with a conundrum of late, and am at that point of inner stalemate that begs for outside feedback. As my husband and I have gotten … Continue reading
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Sketch: Fandango Jazz
Two months ago, I bought a cute red sketchbook… it’s taken me that long to crack it open. I’ve been knowing I need, “one day,” to get back to one of the things that I never needed to be taught… … Continue reading
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Graphic Notes: “Make Every Connection Count”
I got some very encouraging ideas and examples from some dynamic, heart-centered and successful business-ladies today! Here are my notes fromWomen With Moxie International Network‘s webinar, “Making Every Connection Count.” My favorite things: COMBINE ACTIVITIES ~ find something … Continue reading
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