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Alexis Smith Art: The American way

Alexis Smith, my mentor…

De La Torre brothers at The Cheech Museum

Advice to would-be entrepreneurs: part 1

People on a graffiti mural tour.

Visual Thinking tours Graffiti/Murals of downtown L.A.

PRO vs Amateur: Reflecting on the War of Art

Moving On, Moving Up

The Land Art Road trip…

Land Art Road Trip – departure

What if you produce almost as much in 20 hours, as in 90?

DTLA Graffiti Mural Stroll with Creative SoCal; a MeetUp

Advice to would-be entrepreneurs: part 2, connections

Creativity & the midlife crisis…

My own Boring Project…

Favorite SoCal Galleries + Museums

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Author: Michael Kieley

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Moving On, Moving Up

Michael Kieley February 3

Moving on, moving up. (Creativity in Relationships) I have a lot going on with my creative life, the growth of my business, and a newfound desire to spend my time … Read More

Reflection: 6 myths about choosing a college major…
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Reflection: 6 myths about choosing a college major…

Michael Kieley January 4

Many graduates in fields perceived as low paying make as much over their lifetimes as those in high-paying fields. So the university class I’ve taught for 18 years, Visual Thinking: art … Read More

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Creative Growth SoCal MeetUp

Michael Kieley September 27

We just started a MeetUp which will feature events from art, design, and architecture tours to creative classes for everyone–no need to feel you are a great artist. We currently … Read More

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Want to be more creative? Focus on doing “First Things First.”

Michael Kieley September 13

CORE PRINCIPLE: FIRST THINGS FIRST If you want to accomplish important things focus on your internal compass of what matters most now, rather than a clock, a to do list, … Read More

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Deep Work in 3 minutes

Michael Kieley July 28

No book has affected me more this year, than Cal Newport’s, “Deep Work.” Here is my own take on it.

Inspirations Transitions

Creative approach to job search

Michael Kieley July 27

Who would dream that you could gain access to the heads of the top five New York City graphic design agencies by spending $6 on Google AdWords?

Inspirations

The River Under the City of the Angels

Michael Kieley July 27

In the long run, Angelino’s applying their creativity to the ‘Greening’ of the LA River, may have a more important impact on the future livability of the city, than in … Read More

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Creatively searching for work…

Michael Kieley July 27

I was talking to a friend about being creative about the act of looking for work. I may never look for a job-job again, but a key goal of mine … Read More

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Road Trip to Phoenix to see James Turrell’s Art

Michael Kieley July 10

I’d been planning my Land Art Road Trip for 3 months, ever since I got up early on February 1st to make a reservation to see a project called “The Lightening Field.”

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First subscriber form

Michael Kieley July 7

Testing ConvertKit as the best way to collect subscriber emails.

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