This Defines an Artist
But what about all the bad stuff that happens to artists? Get over it. No, seriously. Bad stuff is part of the deal in…
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Who do you think you are? How many of us are afraid to say who we are and what we want? Afraid of disappointing our…
The Monster Who Hijacks Artists’ Dreams
Every artist’s journey tells a story. And every story has an antagonist. The story of your artist’s journey is no different. The antagonist is the…
Have You Pushed PAUSE On Creativity?
An artist recently spoke with me about her work. She tearfully admitted that she’d been too busy to create new work of any substance. She…
For Artists Who Crave Feedback
As artists, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, seeking validation and feedback, wondering if our art resonates with the world. Do you ever…
On your mark. Get set. Go!
I’m always encouraging artists to JUMP. But what does that even mean? The jump is about following your heart. If you recognize your heart as…
Do You Hear That? It’s Life Asking You A Question.
What do you want to do when you grow up? Do you think we ever stop asking ourselves that question? It seems to be one…
Magic Words to Create Your Greatest Masterpiece
As artists, we are CREATORS. And your life is your greatest creation. In his brilliant book Negative/Positive, Bill Jay wrote that artists are people who…
The 8-Year Old Artist’s Message
It was Day 16 of my crowd-funding campaign and I had only cried in public once. Twice. Online crowd-funding is not for the faint of…
Do You Hate Social Media?
Do you hate social media? Do you hate self-promotion? Do you hate the competitiveness? The vacuous echo? The soul-sucking amount of time it takes? I…
