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Simple + Easy Collage Art Project: Totem Shapes with Cut Painted Paper

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Simple + Easy Collage Art Project: Totem Shapes with Cut Painted Paper

STEP 1: Collage Inspiration - Geometric Totem Shapes I’ve been tossing around some new product ideas for a new collection lately. I created these totem shape jewelry pieces last year for Rare Bird and they’ve been a big hit with our customers. Totem Shape Necklace | Totem Shape Earrings   I’ve been interested in seeing how they translate into other products, like wall hangings and prints. I had an idea of the composition I would like to go with on a couple pieces, but hadn’t mustered up enough motivation to bring them to life yet. STEP 2: Paint your collage papers My...

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Rebranding My Art Business: Personal Brand vs Business Brand

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Rebranding My Art Business: Personal Brand vs Business Brand

I’m happy to announce a little change to my business/career today. Today I changed the name on my Instagram account from my business brand name to personal brand name. I also debuted my new personal art/design website as well. Why a personal brand is important for me Rare Bird Designs will continue to run as a it’s own business with it’s own website for now and I may create separate IG account for it in the future or I may just change the name down the road, but for now it makes most sense to keep it all under the umbrella of...

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