29 February 2020

Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams8. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


If you've never read a book about sleep, this one has a lot of info. I've read a couple so I was already familiar with a lot of this material.

This is definitely more focused on what sleep & dreams do for our physical and mental health rather than how to get better sleep. He definitely conveys sleep's importance for good health (avoiding fatal accidents, preventing illnesses...) and offers suggestions of how businesses, schools, hospitals, and society could change their view of sleep to improve people's health, learning, and work.

For a book written by a medical doctor specializing in sleep, I'd suggest The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It by W. Chris Winter.


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28 February 2020

Life of Art #523 [Challenging Jigsaw Puzzles, Serene Water Bottles]

Created some new challenging jigsaw puzzles from photographs, scans, and patterns with solid black backgrounds.

Created a Serene Water Blue Wave Pattern Gradient Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Sunset on a Serene Water Stainless Steel Water Bottle:

Also created a pair of Blue Bubbly Mermaid Scale Pattern Sunglasses:

Created a Custom Business Cards by Rocklawn Arts collection:

Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

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Finished watching Create a Marketing Plan & Grow Your Standout Business by Tara Gentile. Lots of helpful info and strategies to implement. I appreciate being able to watch segments over since I own the course.

Read/watched "How to make reflections and puddles of water in Photoshop" by Colin Smith.

How was your week?


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21 February 2020

Life of Art #522 [Business Cards and Custom Logo Stickers]

This week I created a variety of business cards with monograms, polka dots, and minimal designs. I also made several custom logo stickers, some with thank you messages, one return address style, and two branding styles with your logo, slogan, and website.


Click to see more business cards.


See more custom logo thank you stickers in the Custom Business Logo Wrapping Supplies collection:

Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

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Watched 7 more lessons from Create a Marketing Plan & Grow Your Standout Business by Tara Gentile. I'm finding it really helpful and appreciate being able to watch it at my own pace since I own the course.

Also watched Habits for Ultra - Productivity with Jessica Hische, an interview by Chase Jarvis which you can currently watch any time for free.

Watched/read "How to edit a photo taken in direct sunlight in Lightroom or Photoshop ACR" by Colin Smith and
"How to Make a Panoramic photo – shoot and edit a Pano in Lightroom or Photoshop" by Colin Smith.

How was your week?


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14 February 2020

Life of Art #521 [Polka Dot Pillows with Custom Monograms]

This week, I created some Polka Dot Pattern with Modern Monogram Throw Pillows in blue and white, and black and white.

I also updated some stickers for St. Patrick's Day and Mother's Day:

Most of the week, however, was spent on education and behind the scenes work.

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Watched "Designing Monograms" by Khara Plicanic on Creative Live. A fun introduction to monograms with some cool extra Photoshop brush tips.

Watched more of Create a Marketing Plan & Grow Your Standout Business by Tara Gentile. I'm finding it really helpful.

Read/watched "18 Hidden Tips in Photoshop 2020" by Colin Smith
and
"How to combine Photos in Photoshop, 3 creative ways" by Colin Smith.

Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

Made monthly backups.

Have you backed up lately?


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07 February 2020

Life of Art #520 [Monogrammed Polka Dot Duvet Covers and Blankets]

Add a cool modern blue and white or black and white polka dot pattern with custom monogram to your bedroom or home with custom duvet covers and sherpa blankets.

The cozy blankets make great custom gifts or a treat for yourself:

The duvet covers are available in twin, queen, and king sizes, and reversible or one-sided options:

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Started watching Create a Marketing Plan & Grow Your Standout Business by Tara Gentile.

Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

How was your week?


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06 February 2020

On the Upside...

We have the opportunity to peacefully overthrow our government this year.

To that end, register to vote or verify that you are still registered.

If you are turning 18 by an election day this year, look into pre-registering to vote in your state so you will be good to go on the day.

Then, show up for elections and VOTE BLUE!

And encourage others to do the same.


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