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A city filled with a plethora of titillating sensory delights, the districts of Shibuya and Shinjuku are among the great wonders of the world in our eyes. Cafes with robotic servers, mechanical ponies and racy lights will have your head spinning within seconds of taking your first steps into the city. Tokyo is on our […]
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At Compose Yourself Mag, we thrive on showcasing talented and unique individuals, those motivational people you can’t help but become inspired by. That’s where Heather Hanson comes in, a wildly passionate and creative soul living in Portland, Oregon, who is the brainchild behind The Super Groovy Cosmic Bus. Determined to see the world and make […]
![[Photo Series] Revisiting Basquiat](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/king-alphonso.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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The artist known as Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City back in 1960. Gaining success for his art work through a local graffiti group known as SAMO, Basquiat produced creations that inspired, motivated, devastated, and most importantly, caused an impact on those peering into the art world at the […]
![[Photo Series] Traveling Bug: Antelope Canyon](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/antelope-canyon-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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This magnificent slot canyon located east of Page, Arizona is truly a place of magic. This canyon’s characteristic color patterns and flow are known around the world and is said to be one of the most inspirational and beautiful places on earth. Until you can see the real deal, travel vicariously through these photos and […]
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Arizona deserts and sunsets. The overwhelming calm I’ve felt in this state, along with New Mexico, brings me back whenever I possibly can. I’ve never been so at peace than when looking out into the endlessness of sand and stone – a most necessary reminder to nurture a deep & sincere appreciation for all […]
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Interviews
///Falling in love with Krista Darling (real name Krista McKenzie) isn’t very hard. Not only is she an artist of several mediums, but she is extremely skilled in every single one of them. She has made custom pieces ranging from ‘wearable art’ dresses, paintings and sculptures. Each work of art is crafted with her signature […]