Metric & Standard Measurement Conversion Widget
Posted May-30-2008
From Millimeters to Miles
If you need to convert metric measurements to standard measurements (or vice versa), Curt Dunmire's web-based widget will work wonders for you. You can convert any combination of measurements from millimeters, centimeters, decimeters, meters, and kilometers to inches, feet, yards, and miles. Give it a try and bookmark it for reference. It's one of those things you'll be glad you have handy! •

Dipping Deeper into the Writing Well Posted May-20-2008
'Writing from the Deeper Self' Naomi Rose
Inspiring me this week is the Creative Careers Interview with book developer and writing coach Naomi Rose (essentialwriting.com). Naomi is the author of several books and the creator of the "Writing from the Deeper Self" approach she describes as "an antidote to the product orientation of conventional book writing, in which what is on the page is seen as more important than, and essentially disconnected from, the human being who gave it life." ...

Our Dynamic Human Nature: GROW with the FLOW
Posted May-15-2008
#7 of 26 Ways to Nurture Your Creative Life
It was Heraclitus of Ephesus who said, “You can never step into the same river; for new waters are always flowing on to you.” The version we usually hear is: You can never step into the same river twice. ...

The Inspirational Power of the Flower Posted May-13-2008
Spring Blossom Photo Essay
Each spring I am so inspired by the 'explosion of color and scent' all around Northern Illinois found in the prolific blossoming of trees, budding of bushes, and blooming of flowers. This year, I'm inspired even more so after reading Eckhart Tolle's thoughts on the 'Flowering of Human Consciousness' from his book, A New Earth. ...

Jeff Scarterfield's How to Draw Cartoons Online
Posted May-11-2008
Cool Creativity-Portal.com Review!
Don't miss Jeff Scarterfield's wonderful review write-up for the Creativity Portal appearing on his Web site, How to Draw Cartoons Online. Jeff's site is also a great resource for drawing tips and learning how to draw cartoon animals, elements, flowers, food, people, dragons, and monsters. Thank you, Jeff!

The truly awesome thing about learning How to Draw Cartoony Things! from a variety of resources is that you will learn about the various approaches, styles, and techniques different artists use to express themselves in their own cartoony ways. This in turn will help you to develop your own style and personal way of expressing yourself. See, there's no one "right way" to do it, but many opportunities and choice to voice! •