Free Photo Downloads: Painterly Surfaces

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Blue Painted Surface

Gray Paint Splatters on Orange Surface

These photos could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the images above, Zoom In, and go to “All Sizes” to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Japan Tragedy: How to Help

With an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s residents are left distraught. I have a few friends there and they are safe, but others aren’t so fortunate. Thousands have little food, water and power. Every little bit helps:

Red Cross: People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

Mercy Corps: Provides community support at the ground level. More info on the Emergency Page

Various organizations on the Network for Good site

Free Photo Downloads: Tactile Surfaces

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Chipped Green Paint on Concrete

Tree Bark

Brown Paint Texture

These photos could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the images above, Zoom In, and go to “All Sizes” to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

International Women’s Day

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International Women's Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to inspire and remember the cultural, social, economic and political achievements of women throughout history, the present and future. Here are a couple articles with more information: History and Activity