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  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Mexico

    I am lucky to live in California where I have the advantage of my state bordering the beautiful country of Mexico providing me the ability to explore it relatively easily. I say relatively, because as most know, California is a big state where driving the length of it, from the California/Oregon border to the Mexico border can take almost 17 hours. This hasn’t deterred me from some pretty extravagant Mexico adventures, especially when I was younger – like driving to Mexico for a margarita! (Yes, that was 16 hours driving time round trip from San Francisco.) Crazy road trips aside, I have had the opportunity to visit some incredible locations…

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    Artist Homes: Jackson Pollock by Betsy Beier, Wanderlust Designer

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    May 17, 2017

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    January 25, 2022
    A Free Font inspired by the Amazon by Wanderlust Designer

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    January 29, 2015
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Midtown Manhattan

    Midtown Manhattan. It’s definitely one of my favorite places in all of New York City, and the area I frequently stay when I visit. When I lived in New York City many moons ago, I rarely went to midtown. I was a student (in graduate school) and midtown catered to the working world. I did go to Grand Central Station frequently as I’d take the train out to Connecticut to visit my sister, but in general, I roamed all the other neighborhoods for my NYC energy, not midtown. Fast forward to today, and I can’t get enough of midtown Manhattan. It fuels me with energy. I’m convinced it’s because of…

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    Delicious Delis Across the United States (story and illustration by Wanderlust Designer)

    Culture: Food – Delicious Delis Across the United States

    July 15, 2016

    Draw on a Photograph: Adding Murals to Buildings You See (Digital Art School)

    February 15, 2022
    Reflecting Pond at Filoli Country Estate, Woodside, CA by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Sketching at Filoli Country Estate

    October 27, 2014
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Doodle

    The Art of Doodling I’m sure you’ve done it many times before. Scribbling in the margins of your paper in a boring meeting, or while listening to a long lecture. Many times are doodling is just simple mark making, some squiggly lines or a few shapes. Sometimes we doodle more representational items, a heart, a house, a tree, a rainbow. In general, when we doodle we don’t give much thought to the final outcome, let alone what we are actually drawing. Doodling is a passive creative act, a way for us to “space out,” yet did you know if has many benefits to our health and creativity? Studies have shown…

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    Wanderlust Fashion: A Day Out in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Fashion – A Day Out in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

    May 5, 2016
    Cruising Along 395 and the Eastern Sierras by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Road Trip – Cruising 395 and the Eastern Sierras

    February 24, 2015
    A Trip to Ellis Island, New York by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: History – A Trip to Ellis Island, New York

    November 22, 2016
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Amusement Park

    With Spring Break in full force around the US and many folks hitting up amusement parks, I thought it would be fun to come up with some creative ways to explore an Amusement Park! In my Wanderlust Los Angeles book, I actually have a chapter on Amusement Parks, as they make up a big tourist aspect of LA as well as have a really interesting history. I’ll share more about that in future posts, but in the mean time, let’s get creative at an Amusement Park! Daily Creative Wanderlust Prompts: Amusement Park Monday – Draw a map of your dream amusement park. Tuesday – Use wild filters on photos from a trip to…

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    September 14, 2017

    Come Explore Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way with Creativity!

    March 17, 2022

    Wanderlust Los Angeles Book Launch Party!

    September 29, 2021
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Spring

    For many, especially those in colder and darker climates in the Northern Hemisphere, the arrival of spring is literally a breathe of fresh air! More light in the sky, birds chirping, blossoms blooming, and new life everywhere. For others, though, the passing of a new season may just seem like another week. This can sometimes be the case for me, as I live in a temperate climate, where the change of the season is not nearly as noticeable. Instead of letting the change of season pass me by, I’m going to celebrate spring time with a week of creative prompts. My goal is to be more mindful of the change…

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    Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Passport

    January 31, 2022
    A Surprise Japanese Garden in Bustling Tokyo (by Wanderlust Designer)

    On Location: Sketching a Serene Spot in the Middle of Bustling Tokyo

    November 6, 2014
    It's a Colorful World - November Palette

    It’s a Colorful World – November Palette

    November 2, 2018
  • Seeing Green in Ireland

    Seeing Green in Ireland and Northern Ireland

    It only takes a few moments upon arrival in Ireland to realize why the country is nicknamed the Emerald Isle. Green is everywhere – vibrant, refreshing, rich greens, in every hue. One of my favorite creativity prompts while traveling is color. It’s such a simple idea, yet can truly open your eyes to seeing so much more than you expect when you explore a location! The goal is to choose a color in the morning before you head out, then when touring, be on the look out for it. When you see it, take a quick picture on your phone. At the end of the day, you can create a…

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    Creative Journal Prompt: Ice Cream Flavors of the Season

    June 25, 2021
    Custom Illustrated Map of Napa Valley by Wanderlust Designer

    Illustration News: Custom Map of Napa Valley for the ACCP Conference

    September 26, 2017
    Soaking Up the Sun Down Baja California, Mexico by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Road Trip – Soaking Up the Sun and Surf in Baja California, Mexico

    January 11, 2017
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: GREEN

    This week we will be inspired by the color GREEN! Yes, as simple as that. Picking a color is truly one of my favorite kinds of art prompts. It may seem too simple, but trust me, you can make it as complicated (or not) as you like! When my kids were young, I used a color prompt all the time when we were traveling. I’d ask them to pick a color that morning before we headed out to tour around. The instructions were basic, when they would see the color, they would snap a quick picture. It could be nature, scenery, an object, something someone was wearing, food, whatever they…

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    November 12, 2021
    April 2013- Tulips at the Seattle Public Market Desktop Image from Wanderlust Designer

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    April 2, 2013
    Fireworks Over Lake Tahoe by Wanderlust Designer

    Palette+Place: Fireworks over Lake Tahoe

    July 11, 2013
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Inspired by Maui, Hawaii

    Maui, the second largest island in the Hawaiian island chain behind the Big Island of Hawaii, is nicknamed the Valley Isle. This name derives from the fact that the island is made up of two volcanoes (a volcanic doublet), where the lava flowed between the two to create an isthmus or valley connecting them. The older volcano to the west rises 5,777 feet above sea level and the younger volcano, Haleakala is more than 10,000 feet above sea level! Like most islands, Maui is filled with microclimates, from extremely wet areas to drier regions; warm regions to surprisingly cold ones (10,000’ elevation on Haleakala will do that, even if on…

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    City Pages: San Francisco Journal and Sketch Pages from Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Free Printable San Francisco Journal and Sketch Page

    May 6, 2013
    The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires by Wanderlust Designer

    Palette+Place: The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    March 13, 2013
    Sands of Hawaii: Textures by Wanderlust Designer

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    March 1, 2013
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: Mardi Gras

    I can only imagine the buzz that is happening in Rio de Janiero, Brazil;, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Venice, Italy right now! It is Mardi Gras time (otherwise known as Carnevale in Venice and Carnaval do Brasil in Rio.) These cities are living it up before the religious season of Lent begins. Lent is a 40 day period that comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. It begins on Ash Wednesday, and ends with the Easter celebration. It is a season to reflect on the passion and sacrifices made by Jesus with fasting and penitence. Thus, the week before Lent begins cities around the world celebrate with one long party!! The…

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    Cioppino - A San Francisan-Italian American Fish Stew by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Food – Cioppino A San Franciscan American-Italian Fish Stew

    January 8, 2016
    Foodie Map of the World by Betsy Beier, Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Food – Foodie Map of the World

    May 17, 2017
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    April 12, 2013
  • Creative Wanderlust Prompt: New Orleans

    New Orleans or NOLA as many like to call it, is a city full of vibrancy, energy, color and personality! It’s hard to find a city that embodies so must creative spirit, diversity and fascinating cultural aspects; music, food, religion, history, architecture, nature, traditions and so much more. Each one tells an inspirational story that can prompt endless amounts of creativity.  Like most of the cities across the United States, NOLA is a true melting pot of people and traditions dating back to before the nation was even formed. Its proximity to the Caribbean as well as its French roots gives it an individual flavor unlike any other location in…

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    March 8, 2022
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    February 13, 2014
    A Cure for Reverse Culture Shock: Get on a Bus by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: A Cure for Reverse Culture Shock- Become a Tourist in Your Own Town

    September 24, 2013
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