Author Archives: jrwilsondesign

About jrwilsondesign

I am a graphic designer and art director with a love of art, nature, words and music and the ways in which they can be combined.

Stepping out of your comfort zone

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jrwilsondesign

Yes, I’m still out here. Being creative (drawing, photographing, writing) when I manage to come out of my rabbit hole and face the light. Oh, but it so cozy in there–I’ve got wifi and e-books and all my stuff and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brian Grazer, comfort zone, creativity, Danny Gregory, drawing, Jane Dashfield, Jane Wilson, photography, Sketchbook Skool | 8 Comments

Facebook blues

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jrwilsondesign

Greetings! I’ve been a little lax with keeping up my creativity sharing, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been creative. No, sir, dishes go undone, laundry isn’t put away–all the usual as I pursue that elusive butterfly in my brain. … Continue reading →

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What light through yonder window

Posted on November 18, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

I am passionate about light. Like a moth to a bulb, I am drawn to the sun’s warmth and power, sometimes searing my wings. It awakens the creativity within me and everything bathed in the glow is to me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, constantly creative, creativity, design, drawing, graphic design, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, light, photography, shadow | 5 Comments

The joy of cut and paste

Posted on September 25, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

Lucky is the child with an artistic mother. My favorite moments with my mother all seem to have to do with creating. One of the projects I remember best as a very young child was a huge scrapbook with illustrations … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, art with children, constantly creative, creativity, cut and paste, draw, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, Mica Angela Hendricks | 4 Comments

The Tribble with Keeping Calm

Posted on August 22, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

I first saw the phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” while eating in a British restaurant in Kansas. The words were printed boldly in white on a red banner. It was just what I needed to see. At the time … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, constantly creative, creativity, design, graphic design, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, keep calm and carry on, meme, posters, typography | Leave a comment

Creative procrastination

Posted on August 10, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

I have been itching to write on my blog for a few days, and although I can’t think of anything terribly profound to say, I think that I better get this out of my system. It is possible, too, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abstract, art, constantly creative, creativity, Danny Gregory, design, drawing, graphic design, Helen Mallon, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, Philadelphia Sketch Club, photo exhibition, photography, poetry, procrastination, writing | 4 Comments

Affirmation

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

We know we’re creative. We’ve been making our mark since we were old enough to play with our food. Many of us, however, feel the need to have that little bit of recognition for the superlative way we mix our … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Siskind, affirmation, art, constantly creative, creativity, drawing, exhibition, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, Philadelphia Sketch Club, photo exhibition, photography | 6 Comments

A Creative Love Letter to Boston

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jrwilsondesign

I’m thinking about procrastination and why it is so hard to get started on projects sometimes. For instance, I haven’t posted to this blog in a while. It’s not that I haven’t felt creative, or haven’t had anything to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged constantly creative, creativity, design, graphic design, Jane Dashfield, Jane Reed Wilson, mfa, photography, procrastination, University of Kansas | 6 Comments

A Creative New Year Ahead

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jrwilsondesign

As with all weeks after Christmas, I am itching to play with all the new creative tools (OK, OK, “toys”) I received under the tree. Not the least of which was an IPad that I didn’t even ask for (but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art studio, Christmas, creativity, draw, iPad, Jane Reed Wilson, New Year, time | 8 Comments

Do creative projects have a lifespan?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jrwilsondesign

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about whether or not to dispose of things that I have created. For that matter, even things that other people have created. I find myself inundated with a lifetime of graphic design projects, watercolors, … Continue reading →