Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye

Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye

The one that started it all. Villa Savoye. What an experience it was to see it in person! I saw it first in pictures in my art history book back in 2004 during a class …

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Abstract magazine collage Maristella cuts up vintage magazines while wearing Chanel's Tweed Boyfriend watch

The Sunday Collage Maker

It’s been a while since I made some collages, so I thought it would be nice to warm up my cutting muscles, show you a little behind the scenes and talk you through my process. I started …

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How Art Can Improve Your Instagram Photos

How Art Can Improve Your Instagram Photos

It seems like everywhere you look, there’s a new “How To” guide on taking better photos for Instagram. The plethora of tips usually cover a lot of the same subjects: cameras (DSLRs and smart phones), lighting, photo editing apps, color …

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A Visit to Walden 7

Another one of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit buildings that are part of design history. Sometimes these buildings can be government institutions like museums or libraries, and sometimes they house …

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Nativo Skincare, organic natural skin products made in Panama, designed by Stellar Studio of Maristella Gonzalez

Art Direction for Nativo Skincare

Happy Monday everyone! Today I want to show you some of my recent design work. I’ve been working with Nativo Skincare for the past two years here in Panama developing their identity and branding all …

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Finn Juhl’s House, Denmark

Whenever I travel; whether with Jose or by myself, for work or pleasure; I always download Wallpaper Magazine’s guide –if available– for whatever city I’m visiting. Before smartphones, I used to order their printed guides from …

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