Perpetual Learning
It’s funny, isn’t it? We live in an era of incredible technological advancement. Our smartphones are more powerful than the computers that sent men to the moon, and the internet connects us instantly to almost anyone, anywhere. Yet, there’s a strong pull, a deep comfort, in revisiting older technologies. Think about the resurgence of vinyl … Read more
It’s hard to read the news these days without bumping into stories about Artificial Intelligence. Every other week, it seems, there’s a new AI development that promises to change everything. We hear about AI writing articles, creating art, and even diagnosing diseases. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, but I’ve always believed … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my own creative rituals – you know, that special setup I have for painting, the way I brew my tea before starting a new design, or even just the specific playlist I put on. It feels personal and unique to me, but it got … Read more
Hey creative friends! Anya here. Life as an artist often means juggling a lot, and sometimes that includes more than one part-time gig to support our passion. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how scheduling can really impact our creative energy. So, let’s dive into a scenario that popped into my head: if you’re … Read more
Hey creative crew! Ever walk into a room and instantly feel a certain way? Or look at a painting and get hit with an emotion you can’t quite pinpoint? Chances are, color is doing some heavy lifting there. For me, as an artist (and someone who used to spend hours picking the perfect brand color … Read more
You know, my backyard usually buzzes with the hum of bees around tomato blossoms or the rustle of leaves in the orchard. It’s a place of abundance, focused mostly on growing food. But sometimes, you just need a little pure beauty, something that stops you in your tracks. That’s where my yellow water lily comes … Read more
It’s easy to think that concerns about data privacy are a modern invention, born from the internet and the smartphones in our pockets. But as someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve come to see that the desire to collect information, and the inherent questions about who controls it, stretch back much … Read more
There are some things that just smell like home, aren’t there? For me, right up there with freshly tilled earth or tomatoes ripening on the vine, it’s the warm, yeasty aroma of bread baking. And lately, that smell has been all about focaccia. I’m not going to lie, when I first started dabbling with bread, … Read more