So proud to unveil my latest article for MarketSmiths! Of all the obscure topics I've written about over the years, nothing gives me as much pleasure as those that deal with culture, media, and art—and the loaded, explosive worlds in which they collide.
By nature of working with some of the most influential image-makers and brands in the universe, Adobe puts out an annual hit list of what's resonating in advertising, media, galleries, etc—and frankly, I'm a little obsessed with it.
Hence my latest article—a summation of Adobe's list, and commentary on how shifts in politics and culture have likely shaped what consumers seem to be craving, admiring, and yearning for in the visual realm.
So, for a taste of what you've seen pop up in 2018—and will most certainly see a lot more of it in 2019—here's a list of the visual trends making big waves in marketing and media this year.
Are you—or do you know—a creative person who's also a parent to young children? Or someone who USED to write or make art, and misses it?
I've spent the last two years adjusting to life as a WFHM and have, at points, grieved the loss of what I thought was the time and space to cultivate my art—all for the sake of motherhood, or a paycheck, or some other Big Blocker that made excuse-making so easy.
But then I met this tiny collective of women, with similar ambitions and gumption, and somehow—maybe even out of desperation—we carved a path forward. We eeked out time. We set goals and achieved them. And wow, what a revival it's been. My creative life has not—and will not—ever be the same.
We called ourselves The MatriArtists. And now we're launching an Insta account with inspiration and ideas for fellow creative SAHPs and WFHP's—about functional playgroups, creative co-working, and parental support for all kinds of professional and personal work, from any kind of medium, for any sort of artistic goal under the sun. Join us!
Follow @the_matriartists on Instagram to learn more... And thanks in advance for checking us out. We love comments, feedback, and lots of participation.
Over the summer my eye happened upon a contest deadline, one of many I receive for writer-ly opportunities I usually, woefully, have to let pass by. But this particular call for poetry, from Better Than Starbucks, seemed (deceptively) simple enough: nature-themed haiku, five of which I submitted, and then proceeded to entirely forget about the whole dang thing.
Until last week! When I received notice that two of those haikus were selected for publication, in the Better Than Starbucks digital and print poetry magazine, and I'm so thrilled. My first published poems, and I'm honored to be among such talented company.
A happy New Year indeed! Best wishes for a magical 2019!
