Talent doesn't guarantee success

It seems like natural artistic talent can somehow be more of a curse than a gift some days. I've often heard: "Wow you are so talented!" and "You could design that." Yes, indeed, I could, but I'm not... and why's that? It is a very competitive market out there: so talent doesn't necessarily guarantee success. Well nobody said that worthwhile things came easy, did they? :)

Here's my latest poster illustration (please like it here)

Up Close and Personal

There are very few artists out there that share my passion of water. Robert Wyland happens to be one of these artists (and he's also associated with Princess cruises! Coincidence? I think not!)

He is one of the world's most famous marine life artists alive today. A celebrated painter, muralist, sculptor, writer, filmmaker, photographer, and scuba diver; he is one of the most prolific artists in the world (not to mention a bit of an overachiever, wouldn't you say?). Wyland not only expresses his passion for the undersea world through his artwork, but has also created a non-profit foundation supporting numerous conservation programs around the world. Wyland is well known for his large whale murals. I've actually had the privilege of seeing some of these paintings in person near my hometown in White Rock, British Columbia (pictured here). Wyland established a goal of painting one hundred whaling walls by 2011. He exceeded his goal by a few years, and reached his goal in 2008 by creating his 100th whaling wall in Beijing, China. His work can be found worldwide, and Wyland has also been associated with Princess Cruises since 1997. He has created bronze fountains and murals for the pool areas of our Princess ships and he frequently cruises with us for special art events.

Time to be Inspired...

The rain clouds have parted, the sun has come out, and Spring has arrived here in Vancouver. Sure, just wait ten minutes and the weather might change, but I can't help but love this time of year... it means we are one season closer to summer! Plus it's a time for new beginnings, new inspiration, AND the seemingly perfect time to launch my new Etsy shop! Enjoy this sneak peak:

 Also be sure to check out the latest design work that I've done for my clients (now available on my website as well as my fb page). I love working with new and budding entrepreneurs like myself; and with telecommuting being my specialty – I've done work for people on the other side of the country! Hoping to reach a global community in the near future.