Paddle California Print At INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends,

Spring is brimming with blooms. With the enormous winter rains we had here in California, all the seeds nature planted last year are turning the hillsides into what is called a “Superbloom!” Bright orange California poppies, ombre purple Lupine, and delicate pink Dwarf Checker Mallow flowers fill the landscape and this spectacular display of color made me think about how anyone can find creative progress after dormancy. This week…

Find Your Super Bloom this Spring With These 3 Good Creative Ideas.

1. Color Wonder: Have you ever walked through a park or watched a beautiful sunset and been overwhelmed by color? Yes, there is a reason why sky blue and flame orange look so beautiful together, and we can practice these same color rules when we pick a couch color, make a dinner delightful or plant a rose garden. Read about “Color Theory Basics: How To Use Color Theory in Interior Design” on Foyr and watch your color knowledge bloom.

2. Sketch For The Curious: Sometimes we feel our creative progress stop. We get burnt out from doing the same creative work day after day. Whether it’s how to: design our house, raise children, find career growth, or make dinner we can all start to feel drained by creative work. Get your creative bloom back by sketching on this Quick Draw Doodle Program from Google. It’s a fun way to take a break and be curious and sketch for fun.

3. Not All Who Wander: Trying something new rewires the brain. That is to say, studies show, it is good for your mental health to go out, get lost, somewhere or in something. Read more at Adventures.com “How Travel Changes Your Brain” or try a new sport such as Stand-up Paddleboarding to see how getting out of a comfort zone can make us bloom!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you let your creativity bloom.

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xoxo,

Andra

The Avocado “el aguacate” Art Print For Sale At INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends-

Avocados. Do you love them or hate them? Some people find them to be the fruit of the gods others find Avocados to be the fruit of the gross. Either way, they are deliciously versatile and can be a good ingredient to create something sensational right now.

Let’s Put A Spotlight On Avocados With These 3 Creative Ideas:

1. Good Guacamole: Are we still looking for that perfect guacamole recipe? Yes! Well, this “Best Ever Guacamole” recipe from Downshiftology has over three hundred, five-star reviews and looks like the perfect classic dip to make Taco Tuesday creative and sensational.

2. Lovely Locks: High in amino acids and vitamins B and E, avocados not only make for a delicious lunchtime salad, but they also are great for making our hair healthy. Try one of these “Avocado Hair Masks: 7 DIY Recipes” from Byrdie to look and feel sensational.

3. Green Science: With a few toothpicks and a jar, turn your kitchen into a learning lab with “5 Simple Steps to Grow an Avocado Tree From a Pit” from Good Housekeeping. This makes a sensational activity for kids of all ages.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what you are creating with avocados.

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   Andra

California Dream Girl Print At Society 6

Hi, Creative Friends,

California Dreaming. What is it? The Urban Dictionary says the term California Dreaming is often referred to “as a laid-back fairytale-like mentality and usually means that one is hoping for something that is not going to happen.” In short, it is a state of denial.

This week, let’s create a state of denial with these, 3 creative ideas.

1. Bake Some Sourdough: California is the Golden State with its warm rays of sunshine, shiny beaches, rivers shimmering with real flecks of gold, and delicious, golden sourdough bread. If creating a warm loaf of tangy, billowy, and yeasty goodness sounds like a fun creative project, get the cookbook “Tartine Bread” by Chad Robertson. It’s dreamy, delicious, and takes a fairytale approach to bake up a truly special yeasty California loaf.

2. Style-Up For Beach Day: Stepping out on a Southern California beach, the first thing that becomes apparent, protection from the sun and creative beach style is a top priority! If you need a hat to protect and create that state of a totally cool vibe, try a Peter Grimm Lifeguard Beach Hat. The brim is as wide as the laid-back style and paired with this cute California Beach Towel from Society 6, consider beach dreams created.

3. Get Starstruck With The Small Things: When we see others play out their dreams, we can’t help but dream big ourselves. Watching the show “Hacks” on HBO about a larger-than-life female comedian who partners up with a younger entitled comedy writer makes for great entertainment. If having art on a wall inspires laid-back Cali dreams, try either the California Girl or California Wildflowers art print from Society 6. They are a small way to create a little California Dreaming.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you create California Dreaming in your life.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra