Creative Spirit Shai Ford

Creative Spirit Shai Ford

by | How to be An Artist

Shai Ford is an artist, jewelry designer, and handmade artist/artisan business coach. When she’s not playing with metal or helping other artists turn their art into a sustainable business, she’s chasing her two kids or working as a peace activist. Carrie: Welcome to...
Make the Thing That Scares You

Make the Thing That Scares You

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

  Make the thing that scares you. You know that voice you quieted a long time ago still cries out for it occasionally. Remember that voice? It’s your inner artist calling you to create. It’s the one you always have a reply for: “I’m too busy,” “I’m too...
Creative Spirit Crystal Moody

Creative Spirit Crystal Moody

by | How to be An Artist

Crystal Moody is a former art and math teacher. In December of 2013 she was inspired by her 4 year-old daughter’s huge pile of artwork. She challenged herself to build her own creative habits by doing one little thing each day. In 2014 she made a drawing every...

Are You Ashamed of Your Art?

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

  It pains me that people can feel ashamed of their art interest. In fact, some will hide it, or spend their whole lives creating but never share their work. They are like Vivian Maier because sharing is too vulnerable, is too scary, is too confronting. There is...