Pikaland + Etsy Virtual Labs: Inspiring Creativity

I’m getting butterflies in my stomach lately, and have been reduced to a disorganized wreck, all because of one event.

You see, I’ve been invited to talk at Etsy’s Virtual Labs (http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php) on Tuesday, 14th April 8pm, New York time about a topic I feel very strongly about — creativity, and I feel as if my mind has suddenly emptied itself.

I’m supposed to share my opinions on what fuels creativity, what I think of competition, trend spotting and what an artist can and offer to the marketplace, and while I do have many thoughts about this, but I fear that I may somehow turn up an absolute blank tomorrow.

There will be a videocam, and you’ll be able to hear me talk, and underneath it all I’ll probably be sweating bucketloads (but thank goodness you and your readers won’t be able to see THAT.)

So if you have some readers who would be able to talk me up and to hold my hand a little (and of course those who would like to chat about the topic at hand!), I would be so happy if you could send them over with a towelette or two.

And of course I would be over the moon if you could come! 🙂

xo
Amy

blogged: http://pikaland.com/2009/04/14/pikaland-presents-inspiring-creativity

p/s— if you’d like it to be on your Facebook calendar for reminder purposes, then this is the event page for you to see: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=64076143882&ref=nf.

Pikaland Presents: Inspiring Creativity!

I’m a little nervous all week because I’ve been invited to talk at Etsy’s Virtual Labs on Tuesday, 14th April 8pm (New York time) about the topic I feel very strongly about — creativity. When I’m talking to friends about it, I have lots and lots to say, but I’m not so sure if I’ll be eloquent enough tomorrow!

I’ll share my opinions on what fuels creativity, what I think of competition, trend spotting and what an artist can and offer to the marketplace. If this is something you’d be interested in, feel free to pull up a seat!

There will be a videocam, and you’ll be able to hear me talk, and underneath it all I’ll probably be sweating bucketloads (but thank goodness you won’t be able to see THAT.)

So mark your calendars my friends, and see me in person then! Oh and if you’d like it to be on your Facebook calendar, then this is the event page. See you all there!

Lines & Shapes 7: Reka Kiraly

Found the beautiful work of Reka Kiraly through the latest issue of Lena + Mav’s Lines & Shapes 7. I love the simple forms and shapes that have so much texture to them! And of course, the assembly of these forms are wonderful!

Other artists for the issue includes Wayne Pate, Lia Sáile, George Song, and Molly Wizenberg.

From Lines & Shapes:
Reka was born in Hungary, Budapest and currently lives in Helsinki, finland with her husband and son. She is a graphic designer and illustrator. She loves paper, enjoys collaborating with others, taking long walks, eating soup and many other things. She doesn’t really like November.

I am also thoroughly enjoying her blog filled with pictures from her daily life.

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