I’m taking the Inspired Illustration series back to its whimsical roots. Marc Johns is the kind of artist who brings simple line drawings to life. I’ve been following his journey for several years now, and can say that…
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Recently, I discovered one of the most photogenic landscapes in the Bay Area: Mount Tamalpais. My friend Tiffany and I decided to drive to its West Peak one sunny Friday afternoon, and it was stunning. The…
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To find your purpose, balance, and prioritize – it’s all as hard as it sounds. I know it’s essentially the journey of our lifetimes, but I personally love art and writing that shares a…
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1. Sitting with my roommate on the roof, sharing stories we had never gotten around to, the sun slipping behind the great mountain before us. The clouds pink smears on the darkening blue. 2.…
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Oftentimes, my Inspired Illustration series veers towards the whimsical, dreamy aesthetic – things that take you away from the everyday. But when I come across an artist whose hand and voice are as…
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1. Running away on a Wednesday night to the beautiful, grand Claremont hotel. We sat at the bar, grabbed a drink, and spoke as if we had only just met. Dressed to the nines, sun…
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I don’t know about you, but I usually feel stumped when it comes to thinking up father’s day gift ideas. My dad isn’t the easiest guy to shop for, and when you factor in…
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1. Taking the weekend to fly into the desert and explore every inch of it. Seeing works of art, a road full of mirages, and my man by my side. 2. Getting disastrously ill together.…
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“One more nice thing about short stories is that you can create a story out of the smallest details -an idea that springs up in your mind, a word, an image, whatever. In most…
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1. Celebrating the 29th year of a beautiful new mom, whose baby gets cuter by the minute. The day was full of wonderful people, and the sun decided to make an appearance. 2. Taking some…