And the nominees are…

The Webby Awards has just announced the nominees for 2003. This included my all time favorites – . Movable type in categorie best practice . Amazon in categorie commerce . the onion and alternet, in categorie print+zine . google in categorie news and technical achievement and at last, David Hasselhoff Video : Hooked on a… Continue reading And the nominees are…

My day

sublime moments of courage and joy followed by questions and doubts about where i am from and where am i going- answers to lots of questions, and then again too many questions for so less answers- where is that going to bring me, this i already know- one though later and i’m not sure anymore.

eco-friendly cleaning

Reading a lot lately about sustainability and eco-responsibility i have decided to go on and buy my first eco friendly soap, and i might go on with the same for clothes cleaner soon. Did you know that usual cleaning products can make our indoor air unhealthy, provoke skin, eye, and respiratory reactions, and harm the… Continue reading eco-friendly cleaning

what about…

Two weeks ago, before the war started, i was discussing with my boyfriend of ways how we could avoid this war if the American government doesn’t take consideration of the thousands voices manifesting out there around the world. First i thought “hm, let’s see… if there would be a law that says that if a… Continue reading what about…

The war and its effect over me

I feel sick. I don’t have a cold or anything like that, i am just getting sick of all the events. You have your opinion about this war, i am still against it. The tv is closed and will stay close for some time. Impossible to visit weblogs anymore without having the opinion of everyone… Continue reading The war and its effect over me

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Margaret Mead

“Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead In the memory of the 23-year-old activist Rachel Corrie who was run over by an Israeli bulldozer on Sunday the 16th of March 2003. (from Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology… Continue reading Margaret Mead

Spring is at the door!

Spring is at the door, and people seems to be blossoming of creative ideas! First Keri, creator of Bea’s Diary, has just created “Bea’s Mini Guide to Making Artists Journals”. I’ve already ordered my copy! * Bea’s mini guide Also, andrea from superhero design has just launched her newly born weblog. If you don’t know… Continue reading Spring is at the door!

My favorite illustrators…

There’s the list of the artists who inspire – influence and motivates me to create more. Originaly started in january 2003 the list still grows: *NEWLY ADDED Lilla rogers, newly discovered, her naive style is just astounishing, *NEWLY ADDED Jennifer Kalis, i just love the way she create the background textures in her work, and… Continue reading My favorite illustrators…

Power thought cards

No, i didn’t invented them… they already exist and they are wonderfull! I have them on my desk since a year now, so each day i have one card facing my workplace. I also use them as bookmark (which is quite effective since i am reading at least 4 books at the same time). Each… Continue reading Power thought cards

Aromatherapy in 2 steps

Aromatherapy is something i discovered lately, and i totally enjoy these new smells in my workplace! It’s also one more reason to light a candle… It helped me a lot going thru the winter and the gray days we had over here, give it a try for yourself! Aromatherapy in 2 steps

This week

Havn’t got so much time to write in the last days, i got a load of jobs coming to me. Next week will run smoothly i hope, so i might have the time to work on a piece i have in mind. I wish i could draw and paint more, it seems like i always… Continue reading This week

This is what we call progress

“U.S. TO PUNISH GERMAN “TREACHERY” Fed up with German opposition to a U.S.-led war in Iraq, Donald Rumsfeld plans to punish the Schroeder government economically by withdrawing all U.S. troops from German soil and canceling military contracts with German companies.” To me, the USA gouvernement now look like a big baby crying himself to death… Continue reading This is what we call progress

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Handmade bookmarks

I just added new items to my merchandise section, have a look! There are 4 different models of bookmarks, i hope to sell them so i can invest some more money in my art projects… *see them here!

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A bit of everything

Many things all mixed together: First, we got our ikea order delivered last week, and we finally took our courage and built the table and fixed the shades. So with that, i now have my third working place ready, which is really cool. I already had 2 workplace in the flat, but as i get… Continue reading A bit of everything

Happy Valentine day!

I wish that love can touch every heart on this planet today, even if it’s just a smile… Be open for miracles, and why not smile to a stranger, or do something small to make someone else life easier? Tips (for today and any other day): *smile to strangers *let a flower on someone’s car… Continue reading Happy Valentine day!

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Andrew Cohen

“The transformation of one individual becomes a source of and a catalyst for transformation in others.” Andrew Cohen

Crappy days

Is it because it’s February that i feel so crappy? Or is it the gray weather that make me feel so lonely, disoriented career wise, not knowing where to go, where to start, what to do with my hands, my head, my whole life. Well, i hope it gets better soon, i am more than… Continue reading Crappy days

Kathy Davis

Browsing from one web site to another i found out Kathy Davis website. Checking the site in details, my mind went on with one idea in mind: This is what i want to do! I want to have my art printed on many products, office supplies, gift, cards, clothes, posters, bills, i want to fill… Continue reading Kathy Davis

Going for stock or not?

It’s been late, i’v been looking thru many websites and my eyes are burning, this is a sign i should get away from my powerbook. I’ve got a mail today from stockart, saying that they accepted my work and that we could continue with the process if i want to. I’ve sent them samples of… Continue reading Going for stock or not?

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Unknown

Life is a journey, not a destination. Take it one day at a time. Unknown

The Lost Soul Companion

The Lost Soul Companion: A Book of Comfort and Constructive Advice for Struggling Artists, Black Sheep, Square Pegs, and Other Free Spirits Thanks to my friend Guylaine who lent me this book. She gave it to me saying ‘i thought of you when i read this book’, hm, what was that supposed to mean? Having… Continue reading The Lost Soul Companion

Transformation Soup

Sark’s Transformation Soup I have read a lot of good books during my xmas holidays, and offered myself a little extra treat with another book by Sark, called Transformation Soup. This one is in my opinion the best book Sark wrote. I wonder when i read thru the book, if she can read in my… Continue reading Transformation Soup

Anna Freud

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. Anna Freud

Fox River Papers day planner

I just received the promotional day planner from fox river papers, featuring one of my illustration. I have a bunch of agendas to give away for free, thanks to jodi who made this possible…

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Power

There’s a comic i’ve done in the days following my return from holidays. I’ve been thinking a lot about my life, my ambitions, and the last 12 months. I’ve realized that even back from holidays, i wasn’t feeling ready to start to build all the projects i had in mind. All the courage i once… Continue reading Power