the Latte is back!

...I know, I know, no posts for months. Well, I needed a break. A long break. And, I felt as if the Latte needed to be recaffeinated, which wasn't an easy task. I also had to decide if it was time to move on or time to dig in.

At the end of this long and arduous thought process, I decided it was time to dig in and give the Latte a bit of an overhaul.

You'll probably notice a few changes...to the navigation, the portfolio, the content in general. I'm reworking the blog to focus more on my writing niches; I'm also trying to use it as a freelance portfolio without giving it a portfolio feel. I'll slowly add to the portfolio section over the next several days and I'll be deleting a few posts here and there, mostly older stuff, generally the stuff that deals exclusively with photography, painting, etc.

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I'll also republish two articles since they truly reflect my style of creative writing and overall approach towards written interpretation. Why? I really want 2010 to be about creative writing. Period. No excessive updates, no art for art's sake. Everything will have a function within this blog space and creative environment.

While I have plans for fine art, they will focus on a journal style of fine art, not traditional photography, painting, etc; some of the more visual art based posts are a little too far from the style I have in mind. But fine art is a ways away so I'll post updates on that soon.

Well, that's about it. A small update to cover a large amount of time. My next post won't be until the new year and again, there will be small periodic adjustments to the blog. But, the important thing is that the espresso's been ground and the steamer warmed up. A fresh batch of caffeinated creativity is on it's way...seriously!

See you in the new year!"

abstractAroma: what's brewing for the weeks ahead!

In looking back, there's been a lot to talk about. Whether it be an interesting piece for your coffee table or a great outlet for your creativity, abstractLatte has brought it to the surface so that everyone has an opportunity to learn and grow. Well, I'm happy to say that there's not only more to come but I'm branching out with some new topics that are sure to provide new insights into the creative world.

I'm currently working on two articles that explore the minds of creatives and their amazing ideas. The first article will focus on a selection of designers that have taken their skills and started their own product lines. These are designers with their own successful careers in the industry so finding out what inspired them, and why, will be on the top of my list! The second article will focus on the alternative uses of blogs. Blogs are commonly thought of as convenient ways to share your thoughts and day to day activities. However, there's other uses for this great resource that have been growing over the years that have brought creativity and creatives together in a common virtual space.

These articles are still in the works so check back soon for a behind the scenes look at creatives, blogs, and the products they reveal.