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“CREATE BOLDLY” – Translation: stop overthinking and make the weird thing that’s been living rent-free in your brain. That idea you’ve been sitting on? Set it loose like a caffeinated squirrel with a paintbrush.

“FAIL FEARLESSLY” – Because failure is just success in disguise… wearing a fake mustache and tripping over stuff. Every great masterpiece was once a glorious mess. So fall flat on your face like the legend you are. Then get up, dust off the glitter (or dirt), and keep going.

“GROW ENDLESSLY” – You’re not a cactus. You don’t peak once and just sit there. You’re a freaking jungle of potential—wild, beautiful, and occasionally overgrown. Let yourself expand, evolve, and become the creative beast you were born to be.

And when you doubt yourself, remember the tiny cheerleader in this drawing holding up signs like:

“YOU ARE A FORCE OF NATURE!” (yes, even before coffee)

“YOU GOT THIS!!” (they yelled it with two exclamation points, so it’s serious)

“KEEP GOING!” (literally the only rule to success)

“YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE” (with a crossed-out “stoppable” because even self-doubt got tired and gave up)

Whatever you’re working on today—your art, your music, your writing, your sanity—DO IT BOLDLY. Screw perfection. Be messy, magical, and magnificent.

You’re not alone. We’re all weirdos trying to change the world one doodle, song, or stubborn creative footstep at a time.

— Rafi

Dear Creative Humans,

You are the architects of wonder, the alchemists of emotion, the ones who take a blank space and fill it with meaning. Whether you’re wielding a paintbrush, a pen, a guitar, a camera, or any other creative tool, what you do matters.

The world will always have opinions, distractions, and reasons to make you hesitate. Ignore them. Your creativity isn’t meant to fit neatly into someone else’s expectations. It’s meant to be messy, bold, raw, and real—because that’s what makes it yours.

Some days, inspiration will pour from you like a raging river. Other days, it’ll feel like a trickle from a rusty faucet. Both are part of the process. Trust yourself. Keep showing up. Keep creating. Even when doubt creeps in, remember: every masterpiece starts as a rough sketch, every song begins as a single note, and every idea, no matter how small, has the potential to change lives—especially yours.

You are powerful. You are needed. You are a creative human, carving your own path in a world that thrives because of people like you.

So, go create something only you can create.

With love and rebellious creativity,
Rafi & Klee

March’s Giveaway is LIVE! And this time, I’m giving away THREE LITTLE BIRDS! (No, not actual birds. That would be complicated and possibly illegal.)

This month’s prize is one of my special artist-enhanced 12×18-inch print of “3 Little Birds” mounted on wood—a piece of positivity, good vibes, and pure artistic joy to brighten up your space! Drawing is March 30th @ 10PM ET and I will announce the winner that week! So, if you love art, good energy, and winning free things (because who doesn’t?), go enter NOW

BIG CONGRATS to Michele Young!

Michele, you are officially the winner of February’s Giveaway! We’ll be reaching out via email with details on how to claim your 30-minute video call with us! (Prepare yourself for weirdness, laughter, and possibly a really good time)

So, if you love art, good energy, and winning free things (because who doesn’t?), go enter NOW

ThreeLittleBirds #RafiPerezArt #ArtistsWhoGiveBack #CreativeCommunity #FeelGoodArt

Happy Single Tasking Day! Multitasking might make us feel productive, but let’s be real—it usually just means doing five things badly instead of one thing brilliantly. Today is a reminder that creativity thrives in focus. When you give your art, music, or writing your full attention, you tap into something deeper—something real. The distractions fade, the self-doubt quiets, and suddenly, you’re in the zone where the magic happens.

So take a deep breath, choose one thing, and give it your all. You deserve that.

#FocusOnTheMagic #OneThingAtATime #CreativeFlow

Hi All! (Klee here) Just wanted to share my latest installment of “Rafi best modeling pics”, a collection I’ve been compiling over the years. I have a new series of men’s necklaces releasing this week, and whenever Rafi models jewelry for me, I know I’m in for some smiles and shenanigans.

I just want to take a moment to celebrate Klee—not because it’s a special occasion, but because she is the special occasion. Every day, I’m reminded of how incredible she is. She’s a brilliant jewelry artist, a soulful musician, a compassionate human, and the most beautifully unique person I’ve ever known. Her creativity knows no bounds, her strength is unwavering, and her kindness makes the world a better place. She’s adventurous, quirky, wise, and authentically herself in a way that inspires me daily.

Through every challenge and every joy, she’s been by my side, and I’m beyond grateful to walk this journey with her. I’ve been madly in love with her for years, and that love only grows stronger. So, here’s to Klee—because she deserves to be celebrated, always. 💜

Thank you everyone for the happy birthday wishes yesterday! I adore you all so much! I had an awesome day hanging out with the love of my life and kept things lowkey. I decided to take the day off yesterday. Then (because we are artists) I decided that I wanted to get started on a mural for our media studio. This will be a project I work on little by little throughout the year and I’m excited about it!

Hi all! (Klee here) Wishing a happy birthday to Rafi!! This incredible man, who is my partner and best friend, and who recently took on a full time gig as “nurse Rafi”, taking care of me while we navigated my health challenges and recovery, while running our business and being the best life partner a human could ever ask for. He never once complained or made me feel anything but absolutely loved. It’s my wish for him on his birthday that he knows just how endlessly and how much he is loved by me.

Last year was a whirlwind of challenges, creativity, and growth. It was a year that tested us, inspired us, and taught us so much about resilience. Through it all, we poured ourselves into creating art and jewelry, sharing our hearts and vision with the world. We stepped out into the community, doing shows, playing music, and hosting workshops to inspire fellow creatives. We even had the honor of assisting with the first makerspace in the area—something that will empower so many for years to come.

But life wasn’t without its hurdles. Since 2024 started we had some personal challenges, and since May, health challenges tried to slow us down. But they also forced us to reflect, adapt, and grow. As much as we may have accomplished creatively, last year was one of transition—a reminder that growth often happens in the messy, uncertain spaces where we learn to rise above what holds us back.

And now, here we are in 2025, standing at the edge of possibility with a renewed sense of purpose. The struggles of last year have become the foundation for the epicness we’re building this year. We’ve learned lessons we never expected, discovered strengths we didn’t know we had, and grown in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

Such is life—a beautiful, chaotic dance of creation, challenge, and growth. And all we can do is embrace it, learn from it, and keep moving forward with hearts wide open and hands ready to create. Here’s to an incredible year ahead—let’s make it unforgettable!

This photo was taken in 2010, just after Klee and I filmed our very first music video. A whole 15 years have passed since then, but it’s been like cramming several lifetimes into one.

Klee and I had met just a year earlier, two creative humans on a mission of self-discovery, armed with guitars, a cheap camera, and more ambition than ever to enjoy life. We blazed our own trail—sometimes running, sometimes tripping face-first into the dirt, but always getting back up.

Fast-forward to now: this past month has been the most challenging stretch of our journey—health scares, stress, and a lot of unanswered questions. But here’s the twist ending: we made it through. Klee now has a confirmed diagnosis of chronic colitis, and while it’s not the news anyone hopes for, it’s news—a concrete answer to work with. And better yet, there’s a plan!

Therapy begins on the 28th, and in the meantime, Klee is feeling better every day. Watching her strength and resilience has been like seeing a masterpiece come together, one brushstroke at a time. (Cue the romantic, artsy metaphor. You saw that coming, didn’t you?)

So, here’s the moral of the story: life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes feels like it’s actively trying to trip you up. But when you’ve got someone by your side who makes the messy parts worth it, you find a way to keep going. You dust yourself off, face the next challenge, and keep writing the story.

Fifteen years in, and we’re still adventuring, still creating, and still learning how to navigate this beautiful chaos. Here’s to the next chapter—because the best stories always have a few plot twists.