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Will Pantone's 2021 Colors of the Year Live Up to Their Hype?

Will Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the year live up to their hype? Let’s hope so! Read on to find out why.

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tags: pantone 2021, sw creative, sw creative services, illuminated
Monday 12.21.20
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

A Loudoun County Local Art Gift Guide

There’s nothing quite like the gift of art. Art is personal; it’s a one-of-a-kind gift, and in many cases, something that will last a lifetime. That’s why we’ve done the work for you and rounded up some of our favorite gifts of art currently available in Loudoun County. Stop by any one of these retailers for your holiday shopping and give the gift of art – something memorable that will last a lifetime.

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tags: hunt country, middleburg life, shayda windle, sw creative, sw creative services
Sunday 12.13.20
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

Home for the Holidays? Most Likely, Yes.

If you’re usually one to travel around this time of year, chances are those plans have been canceled. That’s why we thought a special gift guide was in order – one that highlights the best of staying at home and will make your retreat one that’s comfy enough for your guests to stay awhile. Continue reading to find out more.

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tags: christmas 2020, gift guide, sw creative, all modern, target, etsy
categories: design
Monday 12.07.20
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

It's National Arts & Humanities Month!

This month, the Americans For the Arts organization is conducting a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of the arts in our society. We thought this would be a good time to share some of the tips they have written about on their website. See the article below or go here for the original post.

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tags: shayda windle, sw creative, national arts and humanities, art and design, national arts marketing project
categories: design
Monday 10.12.20
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

Social Media for Creatives

After spending almost fifteen years in corporate marketing, I decided to start my own creative services business—offering content creation, copywriting, and campaign management and execution to small business owners all over the country. I’ve recently had the honor of working with a number of clients in the arts to include galleries, writers, illustrators, and designers, and have learned a lot about how marketing is different for creatives in this space than many other industries. Art can be a hard sell because it’s so subjective. But it doesn’t have to be, as long as you know which tools are needed in today’s digital world to connect with your buyers.

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Wednesday 05.06.20
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

Pantone Announces 2020 Color of the Year

Each year, Pantone announces their “color of the year”, something that has influenced designers, artists, and architects for the past twenty years. Find out what 2020’s color of the year means for you.

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tags: pantone 2020, classic blue, shayda windle, sw creative, sw creative services
Monday 12.16.19
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

5 Creative Ways to Use Printables

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Beautiful printables can be found everywhere today and have become an economical alternative to archival art prints. But there’s more to a printable than putting it in a frame for your office. Read this post for 5 other creative ways you can use your printable.

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Wednesday 10.02.19
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

Never Stop Learning: 5 Educational Platforms for Creatives

I’m a firm believer in a lifetime of learning, especially when it comes to advancing your skills in knowledge in your particular field. In this post, I cover the top five online resources I’ve found that will enhance both your creative skills and business knowledge.

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tags: sw creative, artists, professional development, never stop learning
categories: design
Wednesday 06.26.19
Posted by Shayda Windle
 

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