by kpalana | Dec 4, 2015 | Blog
Before Ethiopia I’m currently experiencing a bout of perfectionism, regret (at not being able to get everything I want done perfectly completed), overwhelm, mommy guilt, and exhilaration. Tomorrow, after my son’s fourth birthday party and after I put both...
by kpalana | Nov 26, 2015 | Blog
This is a re-post of a recent guest article I wrote for the spirituality and wellness website, Faeshan.com. —— Much Ado About the Color Blue “Kristen. I have an important Skype interview tomorrow. What colors should I wear so I make the best...
by kpalana | Jun 21, 2015 | Blog
OK, so maybe you don’t really NEED to know how to put lipstick on a horse. But by using these fun and simple digital painting techniques, you’ll easily be able to add a bit of make-up to someone, brighten teeth, or even give someone a digital tan...
by kpalana | Feb 1, 2015 | Blog
This is a re-post of something I wrote as a guest blogger for the website, Admitopia. They had asked me to advise teens who were considering going into the arts. In the end, I only felt comfortable advising myself. ___________________________________ Dear high...
by kpalana | Jun 11, 2014 | Blog
How lucky I am that no one ever talked me out of pursuing a career in the arts. This morning I was sitting in my favorite Roman coffee bar watching the usual suspects pop in with hearty “buongiornos” to the barista Alessandro, who knows everyone’s...
