Author: Lucy Nguyen
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The Magic Inside Of You
I love that there is always special about each and every person in my life. Sometimes we forget how special we are. I know I need reminding constantly.
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Red String of Fate
I recently rebranded from pixellucyart to thecharmingcreative, as a way to emphasize what I want my art to do. Charm you! I recently also move towards digital art, rather than traditional art. Although I appreciate the medium and enjoy using it very much. Digital is a conscious choice of mine to become more environmentally conscious.…
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NFL, TV, and Superbowl. How Engaging their audience lead to innovation
There have been companies who have made engagement their number one priority. The NFL is an excellent example. The lifeblood of the NFL was and is always the fans, and they live by that. In the 1940s, when TVs became mainstream, the NFL quickly followed with pro football games. Televised games were a significant driver…
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5 Art Competition Shows to Binge
I love art in all its various forms. Here are some shows where the adrenaline gets high and the art surprises. Here are my top five shows in no particular order. Ink Master Tattooing is highly challenging. You cannot erase and fix your mistakes quickly. You are working on a human being which brings extra…
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How to restore old photos in Adobe Photoshop
Technology today allows us to do some fantastic and heart-warming acts of service. One of these is the ability to restore old photos. Photoshop is one of the standard tools many use to do this. Here are some of the tools you can use within photoshop. Clone tool and Content-aware Fill The Clone tool has…
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How To Up Your LinkedIn Game? 2022
LinkedIn is one of the best ways to find jobs. Recruiters often go on to search and find candidates. Here are some ways to make your profile stand out. Your Job Title This one is obvious. Recruiters will be looking for specific job titles. Your title may be close but not close enough. Try to…
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Free Options for Graphic Design online
Sometimes all you need is a simple program to edit, and you don’t need anything heavy-duty. Here are some free, easy online options where you don’t have to download anything. You need an account, and you can start creating! Figma Although it is known for UX design, it is also handy for simple graphic design.…
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Review Sites To Consider For Your Agency
Part of your SEO strategy or marketing strategy, in general, is to increase your company’s positive reputation. One avenue that we all know is reviews. Studies have shown 91 percent of customers read online in their decision-making process. Another surprising statistic is 84 percent of consumers trust more or equal if a recommendation came from…
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How To Make Your Stroke’s Corner Not Sharp
Sometimes when you are making your outline, you can sharp corners. To change it to make it more rounded is simple! Select your path with the sharp corner. 2. Go to the stroke panel by clicking Windows > Stroke, or go to the menu bar at the top and find stroke. Click the second option…
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How To Create an Infographic
Infographics are one of the richest pieces of content out there. It is informative and is more easily digestible to the reader. Here is a simple guide to creating one. Choose a topic Some suggestions for topics are: Statistics on a problem and how to solve it Historical Categorization and more! Gather actual stats This…
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Reddit Subreddits Artists Should Be Aware Of
Reddit is a fantastic place. It has something for everyone. Without further ado, here are recommendations for subreddits I think artists should be aware of. Crappy Design https://www.reddit.com/r/CrappyDesign/ This one subreddit honestly makes me laugh when I have a terrible day. Not everyone hires a designer, and we get some pretty funny moments. I suggest…
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How to add Zoom ICS in Hubspot Email
There are always finicky things about using other different platforms together. Zoom and Hubspot are one of them. Despite putting the zoom URL link into Hubspot, I had the problem that it didn’t download the ICS immediately. Instead, it sends them to the Zoom page to create a login or sign in. Then they can…