Amber Robidoux

artist + entrepreneur

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Just write.

As the year wraps up, I’m thinking about 2020 and the possibilities ahead. What do I want to bring into my life? What do I want to remove?

In this current moment: I want to write and I want to remove the dog’s face from my keyboard.

Why is it whenever I pull out something creative – no, whenever I thinkabout something creative – I’m smothered with dogs, kids or interruption? It has always been…

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It’s been awhile...

It’s been awhile…

Here’s the thing. Life’s been busy and I’ve been thinking a lot about writing. It’s not something I have a ton of time for, but it’s something I enjoy when it’s consistent.

Seth Godin says:

“I’m encouraging each one of you to have (a blog). Not to have a blog to make money, because you probably won’t. Not to have a blog, because you’ll have millions and millions of readers, because you probably…

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When the girl hijacks your #art #journal.

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Support Orange Graphix and Get a Painting!

Support Orange Graphix and Get a Painting!

If you’ve been following the blog, you already know that my husband and I are taking the plunge. We are opening a screen print and graphic design shop here in Orange, MA. We are so excited to be embarking on this journey together!

Side note: The question I get most is “Will you still paint?” Yes. Yes, I absolutely will.  Bring on the commissions. :) 

As we transition into this new phase, we…

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When an artist goes digital... and then to apparel.

When an artist goes digital… and then to apparel.

Some of you have picked up on the little hints online that we’ve got a big project brewin’… Facebook is good like that. We can leak information here and there and wait until it’s time for the official announcement.

Now is that time. It’s official.

This husband-wife team is opening up shop. A screen-printing and graphic design shop called Orange Graphix. I’ve been creating logos for years and I’ve…

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The Boss making sure the help does a good job. (at Orange Graphix)

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#peace

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@feetishspa knows how to treat a busy girl. Thanks for the #posh Andrea!

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Finding a moment of calm in the madness of busy days.

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Hey honey, come here often? #monsterjam (at Gillette Stadium)

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Finished! This baby gets to go home tomorrow. No filter needed. #art #love #commission #painting #acrylic #acrylicpainting #sunset #moon #mountains #sky #sun #sunrise #water #lake #night

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First chalk of summer.

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The Final Crescendo.

Last year, I wasn’t prepared for it. Now that I have some experience, I should have been prepared for it.

But I wasn’t. 

  It’s the end of another dance season and I’m surprised how sentimental it makes me. To see the hard work for months on end wrapped up into a neat little bow is not really a gift you can prepare for. And I’m not even sure it can be explained.

But I’ll try. 

For months, I’ve…

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On this day, 11 years ago, I married this guy. I can't say it's been smooth sailing for the 17 we've been together, but I will say the storms settle and we always find our way back to each other. I think that's what so many people miss. It would be so easy to be right, so set in our ways and unmoving. But that doesn't always leave room for the other person. Love is our glue, it's strong but it's flexible. And it's full of instigating moments. (Sorry hun!) "I don't want to annoy anyone else. I only want to annoy you." -Billy Madison

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Happy chickens.

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Dress rehearsal! #hiphop #dance (at Northfield Mount Hermon School)

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Pollen: tree or lightning?