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Who is Writing Today’s Software Programs?
by Joelle Steele Yes, I really do want to know. Who writes the software programs that I use daily? Word, Outlook, QuarkXPress, WordPress, etc. These all appear to be written by people who never use these programs regularly. Maybe they just don’t care that their programs are such time-wasters due… Read more…
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My Life In Art
An Evolution from Childhood to the Golden Years by Joelle Steele Art has always been one of the most important things in my life. But I didn’t become an artist overnight. I had a lot of help and support from people during my earliest years. My mother was my earliest… Read more…
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Understanding Old Photographs
Understanding Old Photographs Interpretations vs. Facts by Joelle Steele I love antique photography. I enjoy seeing what things used to look like, how people dressed, etc. So I follow several vintage photography pages and groups on Facebook to expand my view of the kinds of people, places, and things that… Read more…
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Photography & Digital Restoration
by Joelle Steele I have always loved photographs, but I have never wanted to collect them. Instead, I have several books on photography or on photographs by certain photographers or of certain places or subject matter. I’m always drawn to things French, so I have books of old photographs of… Read more…
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The Meaning of Art
by Joelle Steele I’m pretty opinionated, ergo, I blog. When it comes to art, I think that in many ways the art world is changing, being more open to artists of all kinds. But one thing that still irks me is why-oh-why a piece of “abstract” art has to have… Read more…
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From Mundane to Magic
Ideas, Inspirations, and Creativity In The Real World by Joelle Steele Among the questions I am most frequently asked are those about where I get my ideas, the source of my inspirations, and how I translate these things or concepts into something creative, such as a story, a poem, a… Read more…
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Eight Tips for Artists
by Joelle Steele Whether you are successful in your creative career has a lot to do with how you manage it. Here are a few tips that might help you along the way. 1. Create every day. If you want to be a professional artist, illustrator, sculptor, or whatever, you… Read more…
