Judgement Free Zone Fosters Creativity

by | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

From past columns in this blog, you may have gathered that I am always searching for experiences that stimulate artistic creativity. Sometimes the freedom and playful creativity in my artist’s life are challenged by the pressures and deadlines of practical...

At-A-Glance Recognition

by | Mar 23, 2013 | Blog

Today my first column appears in “The Rickie Report.” I’ll be addressing graphic design and presentation topics for creatives to help promote themselves. In the March column I answer a reader’s question, “I have business cards, but often...

The Creative Block

by | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

This is a subject about which I dislike speaking. One of the reasons is that I don’t want to admit that I am ever blocked creatively. I prefer to think of myself as a super-creative individual who can conjure fine art pieces and design solutions at a moments...

Ask Caren – new column

by | Feb 8, 2013 | Blog

I am happy to share the news that The Rickie Report’s online magazine has invited me to be a monthly columnist. Rickie Leiter of  The Rickie Report receives numerous emails and phone calls from readers asking a variety of questions and explained....

Making sure that your message is read

by | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog, Design

As interesting as your subject matter might be to you, it may not immediately engage the reader. The previous blog post I demonstrated some techniques to assist in making type easier to read on a a dark back ground. Today I am offering three suggestions for making...