http://downdesigner.today.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:35:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Below you will find one of my favorites of Claude Monet, it's called, 'Monet's Water Garden and the Japanese Footbridge'. Next is Dorothea Lange. What a fantastic woman she was. A photographer who captured real lives of migrant workers and their plight. She showed the world how they lived. Her story ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/11/18/some-photos-of-paintings-i-enjoy/ Hi everyone! Well, I did it, I am now a current student at AIO (Art Institute Online -based out of Pittsburgh, PA ) again, but this time in the Graphic Design Assoiciate of Sciences Degree Program. I'm a bit nervous, but SUPER excited! Recently, I finished my first class (Art History ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/11/17/update-on-roe/ Hello one and all! I offer no excuses for my long absence from posting. Suffice to say, life happens! Today, I would like to talk about just that...Life.  In particular, my life.  Currently, I am in job limbo, along with millions of others. I am in good company. During the past 3 ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/08/28/no-excuses/ I am not an expert when it comes to building a website! No way! I am learning SO much about it though. We (my partner and I) have a website through Joomla and our shopping cart is with VirtueMart. It's been taking me sooo long to get it up and ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/04/20/building-a-website/ I've been super busy creating our first website! Anne P. from Ontario, Canada and I have collaborated on an online business called Positively Cards. Yes it is the same name as our Zazzle store. We have expanded to our own business. Since there is so much negativity in our world, ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/04/10/weve-got-a-website/ Yup! You read correctly! I have a new online store. Most of these products are also customizable. If you want to put your image/design on these products or if you would like some other design on them, just email me and let me know what you want, I'll do my best ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/03/31/a-new-store/ Mona (my 15 yr. young feline roomie) is standing on my...errr.. her lap and keeps walking around and around in circles. It is very frustrating for me to type or do anything on the computer. I truly love her dearly and she IS my angel! However, she gets my goat ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/03/25/rant-monas-lap/ You can find my most current Easter designs on the blog panel to your lower left. How do you like them? I've also made some Mother's Day ones. I realize that Easter is coming up shortly, so I thought I better get going. Since, my computer was sick for so ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/03/23/rave-spring-has-sprung/ I'm writing today's blog from a computer at the local library! Yes, my beloved computer is in the computer hospital. It is due home sometime tomorrow, baring no complications. <crossing fingers, toes, eyes> That is why I haven't written anything this whole loong week!! My favorite comfort food(s)- A dear friend ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/03/20/happy-favorites-friday/ I am incorporating Fridays to be 'Favorites Day' here at Rant Raves and Reviews! Since today is Friday, it is 'Favorites Day'! On Fridays I will be sharing one of my favorites of my life. Today will be my Favorite place to live! Here is a picture of my favorite place to live. ... http://downdesigner.today.com/2009/03/13/friday-favorites-day/