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What’s in My Toolbox: An Illustrated Look

Every illustrator has their favorite papers and "tools". Here's a look at some of mine...

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My Favorite Things – It’s All Games

Either I have too much time on my hands or no friends...in any case, here are my favorite (free) mind-expanding websites.

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This Thing We Call Life…

Why I'm making meditation a part of my daily routine...

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Getting Inked…

One of those two-steps-forward, three-steps-back weeks for me...

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A Timely Offer from Chris Guillebeau at Unconventional Guides

Looking to get your business off the ground and running? Then you might just want to take advantage of the 20% discount coupon valid on all of the products that Chris Guillebeau currently offers in his Unconventional Guides store. (Coupon is good 'til Friday night.)

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Color Me Beautiful…Why Women Are Better Equipped to See Color and Just Might Make Better Artists

Photo of New England patio in the sun, taken by Joana Miranda

As a woman, it's sometimes nice to have actual PROOF that we do some things better than men. While I believe that anyone regardless of gender with talent, drive, ambition and an abundance of soul can make it as an artist, it's nice to know that we women have an innate advantage.

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The Art-Flirt…or Why Being Yourself Can Be Such an Elusive Pursuit

Photo of sunlight streaming through trees in a park, taken by Joana Miranda

Trying to find your voice as an artist can be as difficult as finding your own personal confidence. The two go hand-in-hand of course. Here are some thoughts on perspective, inner critics and the importance of discovering and living by your life-long goals.

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Out and About – A Day at the 2011 Surtex Show, National Stationery Show and International Contemporary Furniture Fair

Joana views the merchandise at the National Stationery Show

There's nothing like attending 3 trade shows in one day! I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Surtex, National Stationery and International Contemporary Furniture shows yesterday at the Javits center and here is what caught my eye...

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