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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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.
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…
Süpèr is a Swiss digital design studio that creates websites from concept to design to development.
Today in the dunes of The Hague, Turrell’s concept became reality. On top of one of the rubble dunes, a bowl has been constructed in the shape of an ellipse, 30 meters wide, 40 meters long. An earthen wall of about 5 meters high encloses the bowl. They call it the Celestial Vault.
Nailing down (timely) payments can be a bit of a wild ride, filled with twists and turns. But worry not, you’ve got the power to take the reins. Take charge by strategically outlining your payment terms, deadlines, and expectations. Create a model for a thoughtful payment strategy that benefits you and your client. Let those…
Your chosen email client should embody reliability, user-friendliness, swiftness, and crystal-clear clarity to ensure that your inbox doesn’t morph into a source of digital migraines.
Create a sturdy and robust financial future by making intelligent choices about how to allocate your income wisely. Set clear financial goals to push you to earn more, be prepared for a comfy future, and have the ability to bid farewell to debt. It’s all about smart money moves.
The Rietveld Schröder house stands as one of the most iconic examples of De Stijl architecture. The collaboration between Mrs. Truus Schröder and Mr. Gerrit Rietveld resulted in a stunning building that was way ahead of its time. This architectural gem was build in 1924 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Minimalism not only curtails your spending but also amplifies your happiness. By adopting a mindset of making fewer purchases and deriving greater value from what you do buy, you foster both mental well-being and financial gains.