10 Ways to Turn On Your Trickster
Can successful art be joyful? Some of my most recognized work is work created during a time of pain. I’ve shared this story before: how I painted two artworks just before a major surgery. The artwork was about that surgery. It was a way to digest and process what was...Are You Responsible for Your Art? Intuition, Faith and Creative Process
I’ve been in conversation with several artists discussing the fact they keep a special object in their artist studio. It is not a direct tool for making art but has everything to do with creative process. It seems many creators have an object, such as a Buddha...Creative Spirit Countdown #2: Amy Firth and The Vulnerability Project
The Artist Strong Rewind This month, Artist Strong showcases the best of the best. Check in and see: have you missed out on the most read articles on Artist Strong? Read my popular interviews and strategies for your creative success. The creative process and...
Book Review: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
In a previous Artist Strong post I discussed how I inadvertently cultivated fear as part of my creative practice. It reminded me of how it is oh so easy to return to a fearful or blocked state. It was a good reminder, because when you constantly write about breaking...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
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