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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

Category: Transitions

Advice to would-be entrepreneurs: part 2, connections
Inspirations Transitions Try Something New Work + Passion

Advice to would-be entrepreneurs: part 2, connections

Michael Kieley January 26

When I think about what has helped me the most, I think of the connections I’ve formed with designers, engineers, start-up experts, etc. over the past five years. The best … Read More

Deep Work in 3 minutes
Inspirations Principles / Concepts Reading List Transitions

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?

Principles / Concepts Reading List Transitions

Read this chapter before you invest in an MFA…

Michael Kieley June 13

Provocative ideas from Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love), in her recent book, Creative Magic. “Creative Living Beyond Fear” is relevant to anyone. Whether you already feel creatively confident, … Read More

Inspiring images of growth…
Inspirations Principles / Concepts Transitions

Inspiring images of growth…

Michael Kieley May 25

These time lapse images of flowers blooming from National Geographic inspire me in a deeper contemplation of what it feels like, and looks like to grow. Enjoy.  

Make Transitions

Build a business / find a great job: creative use of LinkedIn

Michael Kieley May 8

I learned more about the power of using LinkedIn from Lynda.com* than from any other source. The KEY idea for me was to include ASPIRATIONAL PROJECTS in a highly developed … Read More

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