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Best Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
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Best Marketing Tools for Small Businesses

Running a small biz isn’t just about doing what you love—it’s also about figuring out how to get people to actually notice you and why they should choose you out of the bazillion other folks out there. And let’s be really real, marketing can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling a million other things. That’s why finding the best marketing tools for small business is such a game-changer. The right tools don’t just make life easier—they help you connect with your dreamiest clients, prevent your brand from being a hot mess, and free up time so you can actually enjoy the business you’ve built.

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Live Wine Watercolor Guest Portraits at L’Angolo Estate
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Live Wine Watercolor Guest Portraits at L’Angolo Estate

I debuted my live wine watercolor guest portraits at the stunning L’Angolo Estate in Newberg, Oregon. In collaboration with Benable, this intimate brand activation brought together 50 of Portland’s top influencers for an evening of wine, bites, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Over the course of three hours, I created 50 portraits—each painted using L’Angolo’s Reserve Pinot Noir.

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Live Watercolor Florals at Nordstrom: House of Creed Mother’s Day Activation
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Live Watercolor Florals at Nordstrom: House of Creed Mother’s Day Activation

On May 10, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Sun Dreams Productions for a special Mother’s Day activation at Nordstrom, featuring House of Creed. Shoppers who purchased a fragrance were treated to a live watercolor experience where I hand-painted florals directly on their gift boxes—and let me tell you, it was such a fun, fast-paced, and feel-good day.

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Fashion Illustration vs. Caricatures: What’s the Difference at Live Events?
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Fashion Illustration vs. Caricatures: What’s the Difference at Live Events?

When planning live entertainment or guest favors at weddings or upscale events, it’s easy to confuse fashion illustration with caricature art—but they’re actually very different experiences. While both involve drawing your guests live, the style, tone, and end result can vary a lot depending on which you choose.

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