An open book in sepia tones. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

Dos & Don’ts

…of freelance-client relationships Ah, the small things in life…. This past weekend I read a book just to give my … More

Hang Loose (like a mongoose). Hawaii handshake and touch-free handshake. Hand self-portraits in black and white. ©Alina Oswald.

Creative Work and Covid-19

Questions creatives might ask themselves in a time of Coronavirus pandemic Sometimes I think that this pandemic is a blessing … More

B&W nature photography by Alina Oswald on canvas at La Vie Galerie.

Creative Work as Holiday Gifts

This holiday shopping season, consider buying from living creatives–buy art from living artists and books from living authors.

When Clients “Forget” to Pay

As creatives, we might be the only professionals who are asked, expected even, to work for free. Nobody would ever … More