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What It Means to Be a Patriot: Philosophical Views in Ink, Art, and Ads

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What It Means to Be a Patriot: Philosophical Views in Ink, Art, and Ads

What does it really mean to be a patriot? This blog explores timeless philosophies from Plato, John Stuart Mill, and Simone de Beauvoir—and how their views on justice, liberty, and ethical responsibility show up today in fine art, tattoos, and advertising. It’s a fresh take on patriotism that goes beyond flags and slogans, asking us to think deeper about what we truly stand for.

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Stuff Dads Love (According to Me, Anyway)

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Stuff Dads Love (According to Me, Anyway)

Ever wonder what makes dads tick?
After 50 years of observing life through the lens of a daughter, I’ve rounded up five things dads almost universally love—from golf and whiskey to tattoos and the great outdoors. This lighthearted blog shares personal stories, a few laughs, and some heartfelt reflections on the passions that make dads so memorable. Give it a read—you might just see your own dad in there.

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Posing the Impossible

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Posing the Impossible

I used my philosophy degree to write an inspirational article on overcoming the impossible. It interweaves a discussion on youth sports photography (after spending a day photographing a football team) with the pursuit of art education and how it impacts kids.

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How to Paint with Tea

How to Paint with Tea

As a henna artist, my primary color palette consists of black, brown and red which can be seen in my portfolio of tattoos. A lot can be done with a limited color palette! When I don't have a customer who wants a henna tattoo, I will often take my art to paper. Did you know that you can acheive these same colors using tea to paint?

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JANE EYRE: Girls Gone Wild circa 1847

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JANE EYRE: Girls Gone Wild circa 1847

 

 I recently sold a beautiful, old copy of Jane Eyre which is about a courageous young woman who falls in love. The timing was auspicious, so I thought I'd also discuss a client's book series whose covers I designed. “Child of the Mountain Gods” is a modern take on Charlotte Bronte's feminist heroine and trailblazer writing style.

 

 

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