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…
NY conference: Where Is America Going?
If you live around new york, this might be something of interest: Where Is America Going? A conference presented by CUNY Graduate Center and the NY Open Center and cosponsored by AlterNet, the Nation, YES!, Utne, Mother Jones, WBAI radio, Resurgence and others. The event is May 2-4 at CUNY Graduate Center, New York. This… Continue reading NY conference: Where Is America Going?
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…
Our power vs the medias…
Watching tv gets more dramatic everyday. It is really hard to skip through tv channels and find one who has something good to say… I’m really afraid of the consequences of the war, but so do i about the consequences of the coverage of this war by the medias. How are we supposed to go… Continue reading Our power vs the medias…
The war and its effect over me-part 2
I thought my last entry would be the last one about the war topic, but I’ve changed my mind, thinking that other people might feel like i do and that by sharing a bit of my experience I could help others going thru these hard times. I find it really hard to keep on going… Continue reading The war and its effect over me-part 2
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
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!
The full moon and my creative process
Since i left my 9 to 5 job, i discovered how far away i was from my body feelings. Of course, working so much didn’t help me to focus on my body needs, and all his reaction to food, stress, fear, weather, people around, etc. One thing which i realized over the pass months is… Continue reading The full moon and my creative process
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
About courage and trust
I finally took some time back on the drawing table. I had an idea in mind, but it took me a while to settle down and finally get to do it (as always…;) So, here it is. My latest comic is about courage, a word that came really often on my mind in the last… Continue reading About courage and trust
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
Early spring 2003 newsletter
Finally the nice weather is coming back on my side of the ocean, birds are singing, the sun is brighter and warmer, days are longer. I now remind how good it feels to see winter ending and spring slowly coming back. It looks to me like winter was a long period of thinking and preparing… Continue reading Early spring 2003 newsletter
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
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!
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!
Utne article on “Impeach Bush” Movement
Found on Utne online, an interesting articles on the “Impeach George W. Bush” movement. “The rallying cry to impeach George W. Bush and key cabinet members is gaining steam on the Web, apparently completely under the mainstream media’s radar. Go to Google and enter “impeach George Bush,” and you’ll get 9,690 results, dozens of which… Continue reading Utne article on “Impeach Bush” Movement
Andrew Cohen
“The transformation of one individual becomes a source of and a catalyst for transformation in others.” Andrew Cohen
2003 Artist’s & graphic designer’s market
2003 Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market: 2,100 Places to Sell Your Illustrations, Fine Art, Graphic Designs & Cartoons I just received this book today, and felt overwhelmed just to look at his 682 pages. But looking further, it looks like a good reference book for people like me who are trying to get their work… Continue reading 2003 Artist’s & graphic designer’s market
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?
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
No one will stop this war but the people.
“When Congress Rejects the Will of the People, The People Must Act Themselves! No one will stop this war but the people. The U.S. Congress failed to listen to the overwhelming number of people who expressed their opposition to a war on Iraq in a massive outpouring of calls, e-mails and faxes to their elected… Continue reading No one will stop this war but the people.
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…
My obsessions and Klimt art
Klimt is one of my favorite painters of all time. I have an obsession for his art, and the walls of my flat are covered of postcards of his work. The details that cover each of his painting, the color he used, the shapes that he gives to women are just amazing. I am writing… Continue reading My obsessions and Klimt art
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