July 10, 2017

Artist, Creative Process, Culture

Aoi Yamaguchi: Breaking From Tradition

By Jacqueline Lara Photography by Margo Moritz (This post originally appeared in 99U)  Japan has five main islands, and Hokkaido is the northernmost island. It’s known for its distinctive four seasons, beautiful landscapes, snow-covered mountains, rolling hills, and huge farms boasting …

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Tags: 99U, Aoi Yamaguchi, collaboration, Japanese calligraphy, master calligrapher, sumi ink

July 10, 2017

Artist, Creative Process, Inspiration

Floyd Norman: It’s Not Over Until You Say It’s Over

By Jacqueline Lara (This post originally appeared on 99U)  Animator Floyd Norman’s childhood dream of working at Walt Disney Animation Studios came true in 1956, and, at the age of 81, he’s not done yet. Norman is the subject of …

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Tags: 99U, An Animated Life, Disney animator, Floyd Norman, inspiration, It's not over until you say it's over

February 12, 2017

News and Artists, Photography

In Focus with President Obama’s White House Photographer, Pete Souza

By Jacqueline Lara (This post originally appeared on 99u.com)  Photography by Pete Souza For the past eight years, former Chief White House photographer, Pete Souza, has provided the world with an inside glimpse into life as the President of the United States. …

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