Category: Misc.

Tips for Color Use in Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation

One of my enjoyable activities this fall is shepherding a keen herd of visually interested professionals through The Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals via my 9-week online course. I use web conferencing technology, plus have the ability to do live scribing via the use of my digital tablet. Very handy for explaining concepts and demos of the… Read more »


In Appreciation of Dolores Cannon

The passing of some people comes as a jolt to the system. I felt like that when I flicked thru Facebook the other day to learn of the passing of the venerable Dolores Cannon. For those who are new to Dolores, you can read the remembrance below published this morning from her family and team… Read more »


STAN GROF: Expand and Reenchant the Psyche

Stanislav Grof

In 1994 I moved to San Francisco and attended The California Institute of Integral Studies – where I obtained a masters in Organizational Development & Transformation. I look back very fondly on that amazing time in my life and the fascinating people I had the opportunity of meeting and studying with. One of those people,… Read more »


Iyanla Vanzant On the Streets of Ferguson MO

The nights are getting dark, quicker, and the rain is starting to come — so with outdoors activities waning, it’s a good time to get caught up on some of the shows I keep an eye on (there’s actually some good stuff on TV occasionally!). Tonight I watched Episode 1 of Season 4 of Iyanla,… Read more »


DOCUMENTARY: BURT’S BUZZ

Just watched an interesting, entertaining and slightly melancholic documentary called Burt’s Buzz. It’s the story of Burt’s Bees founder Burt Shavitz … and the journey of his company from roadside honey stand to giant personal care brand (now owed by Clorox). Was fascinating to hear the story behind the Burt Bee’s name (him just ‘keeping… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Been a busy fall so far … all our fall programs are up and running: SHIFT-IT Online, Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals Online and Magic Marker Retreats (November, March and June). I want to bring particular attention to the upcoming Magic Marker Retreat … November 7-8 here in misty Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. There’s a ONE TIME… Read more »



A Note From Christina

You know it’s not easy talking about oneself and trying to explain what you do … especially when you do unusual things that only certain folks have reference points for. On my ‘vacation’ last month, I partnered with the wonderful Sarah Moyle (past Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals grad) on an over-arching ‘Explainer Video’ on my increasingly… Read more »


SCARED TO WORK LARGE AND BE SEEN

This article is for the visual practitioners who are connected with me (i.e. folks learning and/or already engaged in visual process work with groups and/or individuals: i.e. graphic recording, graphic facilitation, graphic coaching and the like). In particular, this article is for those who notice they have hesitancy about the visual way of working, even… Read more »


IT’S HERE: NEW EXPLAINER VIDEO ABOUT MY HOLISTIC PRACTICE

You know it’s not easy talking about oneself and trying to explain what you do … especially when you do unusual things that only certain folks have reference points for. Thankfully, with the growth of the Graphic Recording / Graphic Facilitation fields, knowledge and understanding about some of the things I have been doing for… Read more »