Creative Spirit Diana Baumbauer

by | How to be An Artist

Diana Baumbauer has spent many years developing her unique approach to artistic expression through doll making. She is self-taught by her own admission and has found when she is in the creative process, she is in her element. Diana’s work evokes a sense of play and...

It’s Not About The Product

by | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

When do we learn? When do you learn from from an artwork: when you complete a project or while you are working on it? Focus on the Process Separate from criticism and praise. Too many feel driven (hi, that’s definitely me) by praise or criticism. Symptoms of being...

Quick Tip: How to Make More Art

by | Build Your Skill

  Artists repeatedly tell me making time for their art is the largest obstacle to creating. Today let’s talk about how to make room and time for art even during the busiest and stressful of times. “How to make more art.” (Click to Tweet) Be...

Creative Spirit Ursula Markgraf

by | How to be An Artist

Ursula Markgraf is a mixed media artist who wants to remind women of their dreams and inspire them to live life their way. If you want to read more about her or even try a little free workshop to make your own affirmation cards with mixed media techniques visit her...

Creative Spirit Natalie Barela

by | How to be An Artist

Natalie Barela is the designer and maker of the line of jewelry called NEW REFINED BASICS. All pieces are handcrafted at her studio located in Portland, Oregon. Natalie’s background is in art and design and in the past she has explored different mediums and...