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Choosing Purple to be part of your Brand

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The importance of choosing the right shade for your audience is key. Different shades of purple can drastically alter your brand’s appearance and message.

How to Learn Spencerian with Paul Antonio

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Behind the scenes, of learning Spencerian script with Paul Antonio in Toronto, at the The Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto

Why You Shouldn’t Use Canva for Your Business Logo

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The perfect example above showcases how many business names we can create with the simple use of Canva; while this is an easy fix and cost-effective, you don’t technically own a logo design made in Canva. If you read the fine print, the only way to use a Canva logo is if you either upload a logo that you made in another program or if you stick to their basic shapes, lines, and fonts. You will not be able to Trademark this either – think products and technologies.

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Myths About Creative VIP Days

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People often think a Creative VIP Design Day is one day and one day only. No not at all. This is a strict 8-hour session crammed with tasks dictated by you the client. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

How Colour Theory Plays a Role in Your Brand

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It is said that colours set the mood and tone of an area by affecting our feelings and how we understand the symbolic meaning being shown. It is a way to show how you feel and express yourself, and it is known to be biologically attractive. A lot of research has been done on the link between colours and the human body. Colour is thought to be the combination of energy and matter. Light is energy. Each colour has its own range, frequency, and amount of energy.

Why You Need to Create CHOWA – Balance

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Striking a balance is an ongoing and dynamic mission for all of us. Whether it's a long stroll or spending time with friends, everyone has their own idea of what it takes to achieve calm, be present or be still. "Chowa", the Japanese idea of harmony, is the greatest approach to achieve balance, according to author Akemi Tanaka whose book I could not put down.
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Striking a balance is an ongoing and dynamic mission for all of us. Whether it’s a long stroll or spending time with friends, everyone has their own idea of what it takes to achieve calm, be present or be still. “Chowa”, the Japanese idea of harmony, is the greatest approach to achieve balance, according to author Akemi Tanaka whose book I could not put down.

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How to Create a Style Vision Board that Represents your New Online Brand

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Making a style vision board is a great way to show what your brand stands for, how it looks, and what its values are. Your vision board can help you make creative choices and make sure that your brand is consistent, whether you're starting a new online business or rethinking an old one. It's easy to make a style board for your new online business.
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Your vision board can help you make creative choices and make sure that your brand is consistent, whether you’re starting a new online business or rethinking an old one, here’s how to land on your ideal vision board.

How Brand Activations Generate Revenue?

Live calligraphy or engraving usually involves customizing a brand's actual product, product packaging, or a gifted item with a purchase for a traditional takeaway.
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Live calligraphy or engraving usually involves customizing a brand’s actual product, product packaging, or a gifted item with a purchase for a traditional takeaway.

10 Steps to Launching Your Brand and Business

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I have spent the last few years refining ways to help businesses like yours to have confidence before launching or answering questions like which platform my website should be hosted on.
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I have spent the last few years refining ways to help businesses like yours to have confidence before launching or answering questions like which platform my website should be hosted on.

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In 2024, how much should a logo cost?

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When starting out, it's wise to spend as little as possible on a professional-looking logo. Startups often lack the time and funds for elaborate branding, making a simple yet professional design the way to go.
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When starting out, it’s wise to spend as little as possible on a professional-looking logo. Startups often lack the time and funds for elaborate branding, making a simple yet professional design the way to go.

Live-Onsite Calligraphy for Diptyque Chinese Lunar New Year

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Diptyque tapped into Chinese calligrapher Ao Hei to embellish its first-ever limited-edition L’Eau Papier eau de toilette to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Live on-site Calligraphy was provided at most locations.

Why you don’t need a Stanley Tumbler?

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Stanley drinkware is now a status symbol for the wellness-oriented internet trend-chaser but we have failed as a community to educate ourselves.
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Stanley drinkware is now a status symbol for the wellness-oriented internet trend-chaser but we have failed as a community to educate ourselves.

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My Year – The Year of the Dragon – 1988

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I am an Earth Dragon that seems to be less noisy than other Dragons. We like many different things and are always aware of what's happening around us. We can easily get people on board with their new ideas because we are such great leaders.
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I am an Earth Dragon that seems to be less noisy than other Dragons. We like many different things and are always aware of what’s happening around us. We can easily get people on board with their new ideas because we are such great leaders.

Crafting your Mission Statement

A goal statement or mission statement is more than just a bunch of words; it's what your business is all about.
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A goal statement or mission statement is more than just a bunch of words; it’s what your business is all about.

Planning Tips to start 2024

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Planning for a successful and fulfilling 2024 requires careful consideration of your goals, priorities, and overall well-being. I wanted to share with you my planning process as I am about to begin filling out my 2023 planner because a new year calls for a new planner.
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Planning for a successful and fulfilling 2024 requires careful consideration of your goals, priorities, and overall well-being. I wanted to share with you my planning process as I am about to begin filling out my 2023 planner because a new year calls for a new planner.

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You don’t own the Font of your Logo?

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Most fonts are protected by copyright, and licencing deals say how they can be used. When you buy or download a font, you are basically getting permission to use it as long as you follow the rules set by the font maker or foundry.
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Most fonts are protected by copyright, and licencing deals say how they can be used. When you buy or download a font, you are basically getting permission to use it as long as you follow the rules set by the font maker or foundry.

Different Font Licenses for your Logo

Different Font Licenses for your Logo
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It’s important to note, for these types of fonts, if you need to use a font in multiple formats, such as for desktop and for your website, you will need to purchase both licenses in order to comply with the license agreements.

You cannot own a Canva Logo!

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Canva's logo templates are customizable and can be used by anyone. This means that your rights to the logo are non-exclusive and you can't register it as a trademark.
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Canva’s logo templates are customizable and can be used by anyone. This means that your rights to the logo are non-exclusive and you can’t register it as a trademark.

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Lessons Learn’t from a Multi-Passionate Creative

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Thriving as a multi-passionate creative in calligraphy and branding or any others involves blending these two interests effectively while managing time and energy. There are some steps that I have failed, so the following may help you succeed or find a solution:

Thriving As A Multi-Passionate Creative

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I have dreamed of being creative, self-employed, and financially independent (trying) for the past four years and this is what I do.

What Limiting Beliefs Do You Have About Your Brand

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Challenging limiting beliefs can help your brand identify and address its self-imposed barriers, fostering a more open-minded and adaptable approach to growth and change.

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How the Oura Ring has Impacted my Health

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With the Oura Ring, I learned more than I ever imagined. I needed to know about my sleep quality by tracking my heart rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation and menstrual cycle.

Colour Palettes for Your Next Idea

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Black text is recommended for use on light backgrounds and white text on dark backgrounds. If your logo has light and dark themes, make sure the text is available in contrasting colours against each theme.

As seen on NETFLIX-GLAMOUROUS

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Find Me Lettering wrote the Calligraphy Invitation

As seen in Episode 10. Each invitation was handwritten and packaged in pink stationery envelopes by yours truly.

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Biofeedback with Spela Perc at Panaceavita

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With the use of the latest high-tech medical biofeedback device to obtain excellent results and to best ensure your healing.

How to choose and Pair fonts for your Brand

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I will show you how to choose fonts that will attract your ideal client or customer.

Lifting the Wedding Trends of 2023

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From wedding invitations to place cards, menus, and signage, hand-lettered calligraphy will add a personalized touch to any wedding event. Calligraphy adds an elegant, timeless feel to wedding stationery, and it can be customized to match any theme or colour scheme.

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