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My life and career have been guided by strong personal beliefs and a keen sense of community. Integrity, creativity, innovation, compassion and courage are my core values. Creative direction, graphic design and project management are the mainstays of my livelihood.  READ MORE→

Caren Hackman’s artwork has been displayed in shows across the United States and she has been selected twice from a pool of national applicants to serve as an Artist in Residence at two National Parks. READ MORE→

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Judgement Free Zone Fosters Creativity

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 living and...

At-A-Glance Recognition

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 wonder if there is enough...

The Creative Block

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 notice....