Another Pet Portrait Commission — Marla the Greyhouse
Thursday, 11 June 2020
I’m excited to share my latest painting commission… a friend reached out when her pup, Marla passed away during COVID-19… I have done numerous creative projects for them over the years (family photography, senior portraits & paintings)… she knew that I would be able to capture Marla in her favorite element… sunning herself & smelling
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Tips to Stay Happy, Healthy + Business Growth
Sunday, 22 March 2020
How to use “self-isolation” as a tool for personal growth! Now that you’re prepped for “self-isolation” and you have enough toilet paper, junk food and wine to host Coachella in your backyard (but you can’t actually invite anyone over!) WTF are you going to do with all of your extra time? Here’s a few ideas to
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Commissioned Paintings to Remember a Loved One
Friday, 04 October 2019
Two months ago I was contacted by a gentleman who wanted to commission a painted portrait. I told him that we had experience doing that type of work and we would love to talk to him about his request. What we didn’t know was that the commission request was to create a painting of his
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Come With Us! Storytelling with Photography Cruise to Bermuda
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
It’s never too early to start planning your summer vacation. Why not join us on a very special cruise from August 27-September 3, 2017. But, this isn’t just any cruise — it will be the opportunity to take your photography skills from ordinary to extraordinary while exploring the breathtaking landscapes and seascapes of Bermuda while
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Kathy to be a part of Create You Telesummit!
Monday, 13 January 2014
This is a direct repost of the email I got this morning from my friend, teacher & mentor… Whitney Freya. She has put together a superb group of creative coaches for the Create You! telesummit that starts today! I hope you join me in the conversation this evening @ 7pm ET …. Dear kathy, You
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Artist Turned Entrepreneur – Potomac Local article
Tuesday, 03 September 2013
Very honored to have been interviewed for this article in today’s Potomac Local. Hope you enjoy it! All of this came out of a visit by friend to my BNI | Woodbridge Connection chapter… networking works! http://potomaclocal.com/2013/09/03/artist-turned-entrepreneur-strauss-volunteerism-community-involvement-key-to-success/
Reviving the Creative Conversation
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
Back in January, the excuse for not contributing to our blog was I was busy – and then 6 months goes by, my conscious is “yakking at me”… you’re not writing anything – not even sending out an e-newsletter… why? I guess – there is no excuse. So – let’s revive the creative conversation, what
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