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While it is important to be inspired by someone else, never follow other paths. Instead forge your own way and make your own choices, there is only one of you so make choices that will make you happy and proud at the end of the day.
It feels bittersweet using my introductory post to this lovely blog as a simultaneous salutation and pre-emptive farewell, but it’s how it has to be. That’s not to say I won’t be posting as frequently as possible leading up to the return to my hometown of Austin, Texas this August. I intend to blog my big, Southern heart out. But I may as well divulge the departure here, now, because living anywhere other than Southern California – my home for the past seven years and base as a music journalist and photographer for most of the last four years – ties into the purpose of this post.
Which is to give a shout out to a exceptional sector of this region’s music scene that I will miss terribly: independent and underground hip-hop.
Huntington Beach locals Norin & Rad are making their brand of trance known the world over. As an integral part of the emerging electronic music scene that is taking root in Orange County California. Norin & Rad are one of the first local talents to be signed to major european dance label Anjuna Beats.
This week we introduce children’s book illustrator Erika Palovaara. From dancing to Picasso, get to know her and what keeps her inspired. Read more
Some artists can’t help but create, every moment of every day. Inspiration comes easily and flows from these individuals without effort. This is not me. If this is not you, you are not alone! The War of Art by Steven Pressfield offers some solutions to battling procrastination, finding inspiration, and actually getting some work done.
Amy Bean is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lover of Finn The Human. Get to know a little more about her and what keeps her inspired.
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For today we will be focusing on changing the perspective of the one person that matters, yourself. You may not realize it but the only person who can stop you from making a choice is you. Read more
Nothing says I’m ready to take on the world then some fierce animal prints. As we see Spring 2013 is looking bolder and bigger than ever. Read more