Do you ever wonder how to overcome a creative slump? Here are 4 steps to get your creative energy back on track. We have all been there–feeling slumpy. Honestly, I am there right now as I experience my life post my first craft fair exhibit. I keep asking myself, now what? This feeling, the creative[…]
Is this one myth holding you back from being creative?
Ahhh, to be an Artist. The torture, the darkness, the anxiety of creating–these emotions fuel us to make our greatest masterpieces. Right. Right? WRONG. You do not have to be a maniac, depressed, or a tortured soul to be creative & make Art. Thinking that you have to be moved by the darkness to create[…]
Life, Creativity and the missing links
It’s time for some Creativity Coaching for myself! I love my life. I was born into an incredible family, I am healthy, and I’m married to the man of my dreams. On top of all of that, I just took this HUGE step to follow my bliss and focus on my Art and coaching business.[…]
Please make ugly Art
Today, make something ugly. Do it from your heart, but please make ugly art. Make sure it make you say “bleh” when you look at it. Ok, ok, ok. You’ve got me, I’m not serious. I really want you to make things that you find and feel are beautiful. After all-I claim “create beauty” to[…]
The Secret to Creativity
I have a secret that I want to share with you. It’s a secret that everyone has, everyone talks about, and that all of us blame, shame, and fight a bit. The secret to creativity is……sleep. Getting enough sleep is important. Our bodies heal, our brains cells grow, and our spirit rejuvenates during sleep. Often,[…]
Living a Creative Life – My one Simple Step
On how living a creative life is achieved, but is the opposite of all I’ve done… Go. Hurry. Finish. To-do. Achieve. Be on time. Goals. Plans. Go. I am writing this blog post yoga class bliss. My friend, teacher, and a delightful influence in my life, Deirdre Smith-Gilmer has created a great community for exploring[…]
How to easily paint on a blank canvas
…and what if that blank canvas was your life? When I was in Art school, I heard an instruction that changed my life and my practice. The instruction: when you feel intimidated by a blank canvas, just make a mark. I use this principal to this day in my art making. But I am now[…]
