Another Pet Portrait Commission — Marla the Greyhouse

Marla's painting
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

Labrinyth
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

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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Bella’s Mural for Covenant United Methodist Church

Covenant Mural
This past spring we were given the opportunity to create a custom mural for the new education building for Covenant United Methodist Church in Greer, SC. This mural honored a very special young lady from their congregation—she unfortunately passed away due to childhood cancer. Knowing this young lady’s background & her love for her church
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Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles featured in Washington Post!

Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles was featured in the Washington Post | Prince William Extra section (front page!) on January 25, 2015. How fun was it to see photos of the session held at Bottle Stop Wine Bar & Shop in print. Kathy was assisted by her fellow Creatively Fit coach during the evening’s activities. At
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What Do Art & Education Have to Do with One Another?

What does being a kid again & creativity have to do with one another? It’s a thought that crosses many people’s minds, especially when I hear comments being made such as, “oh, to be a kid again—I can do whatever I want!” or “oh, when I put that paint brush in my hand, I feel free
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Reviving the Creative Conversation

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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Two-sided Creativity

For a long time we’ve been telling people all about our business & our talents. They know that GC & I are graphic designers, we design logos, marketing materials (postcards, brochures, etc.)…. layout publications for both formal and informal use (annual reports, simple Word documents, training manuals, etc.)…. create presentations in PowerPoint… design trade show
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