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  • There Is a Lot Going On

    I’ve arguably exceeded a healthy news intake over the last few months and recently looked to my bookshelves to restore some balance and hope for…

    December 6, 2023
    books, everyday life
  • Hello, Make Book Jacket

    Where have you been hiding out? Somehow I missed you, most amazing InDesign plug-in. Well, It’s nice to meet you finally, Make Book Jacket. You’re awesome.…

    September 8, 2022
    InDesign, production, workflow
  • Creating with Adobe Capture 

    Recently I discovered a nifty little app, Adobe Capture. Using a phone or tablet, it transforms images into vectors, patterns, materials, brushes, and shapes, recognizes…

    July 9, 2022
    color, InDesign, production, type, workflow
  • Visual Inspirations

    I love…  wonky, glompy shapes  sashiko stitching  patterns  wandering /scribbling line/pencil lines  edge quality/relationship between shapes  cuteness, whimsy  texture  collage  folk art  childrens’ drawings    

    June 13, 2022
    art, inspiration
  • I 💛 Reset Jessie

    I owe quick and efficient production work to small little time savers here and there. With an approved design in hand, here are a few…

    June 6, 2022
    InDesign, production, workflow
  • Books Help Us Navigate

    I hope never to know the depth of despair experienced by families affected by gun violence. Like many of us, particularly those with young children,…

    May 26, 2022
    books, everyday life
  • All Buttoned Up

    I like my InDesign files tidy, and while we are on the subject, there’s nothing like a lovely, precise template. (Have I mentioned that I…

    May 21, 2022
    InDesign, production, workflow
  • It’s Been a While

    When my child first was born, I allowed myself to let go of painting, thinking it would return to me when the time was right.…

    May 20, 2022
    art, drawings, everyday life