How to deal with difficult clients?

Are your clients from hell or heaven? Working with clients can be a nightmare or a bliss. I’ve experienced both. A client relationship, like any other relationship, thrives on respect, honesty, trust, and open communication. The goal is to help each other so that both parties win in the end. As a freelancer, you provide…

26/06/20240Comments

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Sabine Halm, Lacemaker & Sculptor

Sabine Halm, Dentelle Métier d'Art France "Dentelles Métier d'Art" is an artisanal company specializing in the creation of handmade lace. The lace that I produce at the workshop (located in the heart of a charming French village) oscillates between classic patterns and contemporary designs. Whether for wedding dresses, fashion accessories, interior decoration pieces or custom…

26/06/20240Comments

Art

Ceci n’est pas une pipe: René Magritte

My admiration for René Magritte blossomed through the artistic lens of my creative grandfather, who replicated his paintings while infusing his unique style into the mix. As I observed these anonymous men with their bowl hats, I too found myself captivated by the surrealistic world they displayed. Everyone has once in their life encounter a…

05/05/20240Comments

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The superpowers of introverts

Proud to be an introvert Proudly referring to myself part of the introverts group today, I can honestly say I started this blog because of it. I find writing to you a meaningful way to spend my time. I use my blog to share with you my favourite artists, new artists and freelancer I meet…

15/04/20240Comments

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Summer Benton, Writer & Illustrator

Summer Benton USA I’m a writer and illustrator and I work in a variety of ways. I sell original work, take commissions, work with brands on marketing materials, license my art on products and I am currently working on my first picture book with Harper Collins which I wrote and illustrated. summerbenton.com / Instagram The…

06/04/20240Comments

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Stoicism: the art of of a well-lived life

Stoicism is as relevant today as it was in 300 BC I stumbled upon stoicism following a period of exploring minimalism in my quest for inner happiness. In my younger years, I read various philosophical concepts, finding value in each unique perspective. I found fascination in Albert Camus's absurdism, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's social contract theory, Schopenhauer's…

24/03/20240Comments

Art

Thought-provoking dark art and their creators

The human experience through dark art Within the vast spectrum of art styles, dark art emerges as a hypnotic one for me. It explores themes such as the macabre, death, melancholy, sexuality, and even political and social issues. And I've always felt drawn to it—perhaps due to my stoic outlook on life, an appreciation for…

18/03/20240Comments

Workspace

The best wireless mouse for professionals and creatives

In the world of digital freelancing, our computers serve as the epicenter of our daily operations, and demanding the best wireless mouse for precision and comfort to work effortlessly is only natural and very important.

10/03/20240Comments

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The ultimate iPad drawing stand

When it hurts to draw Do you find yourself hunched over at your desk to draw on your iPad for the illustration you need to create for your client in Procreate? Or maybe you prefer drawing on the couch but you can’t seem to hold your iPad and execute precise gestures needed for your design…

16/02/20240Comments