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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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A Gift of Inspiration

Posted on September 21, 2012 by jrwilsondesign

While I work to whittle a lengthy draft down to a brief blog-appropriate post, I would like to share the inspirational musings of friend Christine Piatek, an intelligent and creative woman, and fellow choral-singing enthusiast. Creative inspiration can be found in … Continue reading →

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Play with your food

Posted on July 27, 2012 by jrwilsondesign

Creativity doesn’t need fancy new tools, although my stash of art supplies and computer software would make it seem I think otherwise. Certainly walking through the doors of the art supply store known as Pearl is to enter the cathedral … Continue reading →

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First expressions

Posted on June 6, 2012 by jrwilsondesign

One of my earliest creative memories is of trying to amuse myself with the tools at hand while attending a day camp in a wooded area near my home. I was ferried off to this camp on a regular basis … Continue reading →