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What if we could make "using less single-use plastic" MAINEstream? I am continuing with the Less Single-Use Plastic States designs and I just completed MAINE. I am now adding special rending of these designs as fine art prints. For these, I am refining the colors and removing the logo. I know there is a debate about fine art and graphic art, but my definition as a former art teacher and as an artist is that fine art can be produced in any medium. The simplicity of these designs makes them actually quite challenging. It reminds me of a writer who edits and...

Today's design in vintage 70's color combinations is called "OTTER". Personally, I am not crazy about the name of the movement which is called "Zero Waste" I don't like the word ZERO because it sounds like it sets me up for failure before I begin. I much prefer the idea of LESS as less is attainable now and in every choice we make thereafter. I think Less is EMPOWERING and ZERO is DEFEATING. Anyhow, the principles remain the same. How can we make choices to reduce, reuse, and refill? How can we look at what we buy and make better...

About "JELLYFISH" Less Single-Use Plastic Design #78: This design features a cute sleeping Jellyfish in soft ocean colors, but it delivers a strong message. "More Jellyfish, Less Plastic Bags"  As you may very well know, sea turtles often mistake plastic grocery bags for Jellyfish and consume them. Sadly, this often leads to their death. The message here is to keep those plastic bags out of the ocean. How can you do that? It's simple. Refuse the plastic bags and bring your own. In addition, you can write to your legislative leaders and encourage them to ban plastic bags. Some states...

Do you have Some Bunny to give more LUV to? Design #74 is for the babies. It comes in pastel colors and cocoa brown and delivers a message "I have some bunny to give me love". Plus, the "More Luv" logo is included and the tagline More Luv for Earth Less Single-Use Plastic. The children and the babies are the generations who will be handed down the earth the way we leave it. And as the proverb reminds us: ''We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." This design comes in a canvas wallhanging perfect for a...

I was thrilled when I recently went into a retail location with some of the designs on bags. when I showed the shop owner her first comment was "Oh; these are fun!" I was so thrilled to hear this because I truly believe people are motivated by positivity. I think I witnessed this closely through my experience as a teacher. As a teacher, I often felt like a guide and a witness. Most of the growth I would see in a student came from when I would positively encourage them. I love the feeling of knowing that I am part of...