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Jann Alexander
Jul 11, 20141 min read
It’s Useless to Resist These Relics. And Why Would You?
Deco Dazzle by Jann Alexander ©2012 It’s impossible for me to resist the marquee of an old movie palace. They’re relics of an era when...
Jann Alexander
Jul 5, 20142 min read
Collecting Eye Candy for Inspiration—and Fun
Oysters as Eye Candy by Jann Alexander ©2014 Eye Candy. It was the way I described San Francisco, the first time I was there. Later, it...
Jann Alexander
May 21, 20142 min read
Even Clichés Can Be Works of Art
Mocha Art by Jann Alexander © 2011 It was a typical order for a barista: “a mocha cappuccino, please, for here.” I like to be served on...
Jann Alexander
May 16, 20141 min read
Finding Art in Architecture
Open by Jann Alexander © 2012 “Art is everywhere: in nature, in architecture, in literature, and more. It’s anywhere we see beauty and...
Jann Alexander
May 3, 20142 min read
Cursive in the Crosswinds This Week
Pearls Before Lobster, stunning in cursive letters , by Jann Alexander © 2014 Some themes emerged and merged this week, involving...
Jann Alexander
Apr 29, 20142 min read
Pearls of Wisdom, in Cursive
Pearls Before Lobster by Jann Alexander © 2014 By Jann Alexander How one thing leads to another. Live and Cooked ©2014 I followed the...
Jann Alexander
Apr 28, 20143 min read
The True Meaning of the Art of Letters
Farewell from Lucy’s by Jann Alexander © 2013 Letters have been my passion for nearly my entire life, thanks to a few requirements. I...
Jann Alexander
Mar 12, 20142 min read
How to Deal With the Loneliness of Creativity
Why is creativity so lonely, even when we’re part of a team? Creativity is pre-destined to be lonely. We are all alone with our ideas,...
Jann Alexander
Feb 28, 20141 min read
Let It Flow
Weekend inspiration from Jann Alexander and a handy little app called Notegraphy . #art #creativity #design #inspiration
Jann Alexander
Feb 25, 20145 min read
#Creativity: It’s a Wrap | Creative Blocks
Find your way through life’s creative blocks. © Jann Alexander We’re creative. But you’re stuck. (Just like I was last week.) So I’ve...
Jann Alexander
Feb 14, 20145 min read
How I Became An Unintentional Publisher
Publishing is the easy part. Managing it all is quite another. My career in publishing was unintentional, and its potential for success ...
Jann Alexander
Jan 26, 20144 min read
Unexpected Pairings
Light meets design makes shadow creates pattern bathes piano attracts musician rides bike brings color makes music becomes art =...
Jann Alexander
Dec 9, 20131 min read
More Steps to Creativity—for Visual Learners
No matter your learning style , there’s more than one way to skin the creativity cat. Take a look at the wealth of tools offered in this...
Jann Alexander
Oct 25, 20132 min read
Expressing Yourself Is Always a Work in Progress
Is it finished? ShimmerScape by Jann Alexander © 2013 It’s often hard for a painter to know when to quit. I’m facing that question...
Jann Alexander
Sep 11, 20134 min read
What’s the Big Deal About Creativity?
© 2013 Jann Alexander The business world seems determined to improve its creativity. If you don’t believe it, visit Inc.com to search...
Jann Alexander
Aug 19, 20131 min read
I Want to Make Beautiful Things
“I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares.” —SAUL BASS, graphic design icon ♣ SAUL BASS: “I want everything we do to be...
Jann Alexander
Aug 1, 20131 min read
How Can You Pick Just One Passion?
Success at day’s end “Like a parent with many children , I’d find it hard to name a favorite among my creative passions—Art, Design,...
Jann Alexander
Jun 19, 20132 min read
What’s True
From Wikipedia Commons As a child, I was either reading, writing or drawing (or some combination thereof), which is what I still mostly...
Jann Alexander
Aug 1, 20113 min read
Your Image Is Your Brand
(And Your Brand Is Your Image.) If you’re a visual artist or photographer, your image is your brand. Literally. You’re known for what you...
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