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I, Marisa, am officially announcing the change from "starving artists" to "thriving artists".

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my Illustration Friday contribution for this week’s topic "ghost" . My imaginary friend’s name was Penelope. It’s official that this friend’s name is "honey", inspired by Amy’s imaginary friend. Did you have one? What was/is their name :)
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It’s powerful, it’s important, it’s crazy FUN!
Read my article about passionate launching here

The ever inspiring, Christine is asking some interesting questions about blogging. Click here to add your thoughts to the mix or simply read some interesting commentary!

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My Illustration Friday contribution this week. Love pulls on your heart strings. I love feeling smitten :) …with Sean.

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I was having one of those days last week...One of those days when someone you hardly know decides to give you a rose from their garden and it changes the entire perspective of your day. You take the rose home and it’s beautiful and it blooms; and all week it brings a smile to your face, as you are reminded of things that are truly important in the world. Thank you Irma.
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"The Owls"

"The Trees"

"For Fun"

"With Words"

Each set includes 12 assorted cards (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"), on white card stock, blank inside, 2 of each design with envelopes, signed by hand for $22. Enjoy!
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I was on a plane today flying over Northern California. I love to see the view of the world from above. It never ceases to amaze me how magnificent and beautiful it is.
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Melissa Moss, a wonderful friend and amazing painter here in Los Angeles shares her story about how she left the corporate world to pursue a life of art.
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My Illustration Friday submission for January '07 - I couldn’t resist adding this little superhero to the mix.
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If you are in the Los Angeles area this Saturday, come by the The Hive Gallery for an art show celebrating the work of Melissa Moss. Her spirit is as beautiful as her art.

THE HIVE GALLERY AND STUDIOS, October 7th from 8PM to 12:30AM. 729 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014 between 7th and 8th street. $5 suggested donation. Secure $5-10 parking at American Parking - first lot on the left past 7th street. The show will be up for the entire month of October.

Melissa is also the next podcast interview, so stay tuned! October 12th, It’s officially up here.

Kathy is an inspiring artist and designer who has had her own company since 1990. Her art touches over 50 million consumers on a yearly basis. I was one of those consumers as I recently purchased one of her beautiful greeting cards at Target - and I had to find her. As it turns out, she also happens to have an "advice to aspiring artists" letter at her website. After reading this, I now had to write her and thank her for posting such an uplifting and encouraging message! As it turns out, Kathy then visited my site and listened to the podcast and wrote this wonderful blog post about me. "Sharing the Love" at it’s finest. Thank you so very much Kathy! If you are an artist in need of some inspiration, and encouragement about making your living as an artist, I highly recommend visiting Kathy’s beautiful site.

Are you ready to take the next step in your creative life?

Even if it’s your first.

Whether you are looking to turn your creativity into your career or simply want to bring your creative self to life, I’m saving a seat for you in this workshop. We’ll encourage and support you in following your passions and living the creative life. You’ll learn to find and trust your creative voice, and you’ll even embark on a little creative project of your own right here during the workshop!

Join me for the next Creative Thursday 4 week workshop starting this October 26 and we’ll meet up each Thursday from 7pm â€" 9pm in a ‘creative’ location in Laurel Canyon. Snacks, drinks, and all creative supplies will be provided - for any additional questions, please email me.

I can’t wait to see you there!

There are only 5 seats saved for the next workshop â€" isn’t it time you unleashed the creative genius within you? (It’s true, what are you waiting for?)

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I live in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Laurel Canyon, we are in the hills right next door to Hollywood. Some days, living here is like being in a nature sanctuary in the middle of the hectic city. Today was one of those days and this is what the sky looked like on our evening walk.
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The show must go on. YakkYakk.com is still re-structuring, so for my faithful podcast listeners I will be posting them here at my blog. This one was recorded last week. Bare with me as technically, I am trying to figure out the best way to post them here. For now, here’s the link :) Listen Here

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