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De La Torre brothers at The Cheech Museum

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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

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Creativity & the midlife crisis…

My own Boring Project…

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Saturday, March 07, 2026

Category: Work + Passion

De La Torre brothers at The Cheech Museum
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De La Torre brothers at The Cheech Museum

Michael Kieley December 30

I’m looking forward to learning more about the wild and amazing art by the de la Torre brothers who a doing a walk thru and talk about their exhibit at … Read More

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DTLA Graffiti Mural Stroll with Creative SoCal; a MeetUp

Michael Kieley February 15

Looking forward to seeing some of the members of my MeetUp at the opening for a new exhibit at Hauser + Wirth of the early work of Annie Leibowitz. Afterward, … Read More

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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

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Advice to would-be entrepreneurs: part 1

Michael Kieley January 26

A recent conversation with one of my Visual Thinking students got me thinking what my advice would be to a young person interested in being an entrepreneur. (Bare in mind … Read More

PRO vs Amateur: Reflecting on the War of Art
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PRO vs Amateur: Reflecting on the War of Art

Michael Kieley February 6

The War of Art is one of the best books I have ever read which dispenses with the cliches and gives a much more honest view of what it takes … Read More

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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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