A Tribute to the Pencil
A poem to mark the passing an endangered species: the #2 pencil.
Become More Creative By Practicing Resourcefulness
If there’s only one takeaway I want you to have after reading this entire post, it’s that practicing resourcefulness through finding alternatives and visualizing outcomes will help you become a more inspired, more imaginative creative.
My 5 top frustrations with making art while traveling (and what I do about them)
Have you ever filled a suitcase with art supplies and then never used them on your trip? In this post, I give my 5 top tips for creating art while traveling so that I only pack what I will actually use. Let go of the expectation that you’re going to make “great art” while on vacation!
3 ways to make your own drawing grid
Making your own reusable reference grid is quick and uses simple things from around the house. In this post, I show 3 different ways to make your own grid for transferring drawings.
Why you should be journaling your creative sessions (+ tips for starting your own journal)
If you record your feelings about your work every time you end a creative session, you’ll soon have a reference to turn to when you feel frustrated, a personalized source of direction that can help guide you into new creative paths.
Cozy Fall Evenings
Today I am sitting in my living room looking out on a wet, cloud covered evening. The maple tree across the street has burgundy and green boughs that are shaking ever so slightly with breezes that waft down the street. I’ve not yet turned on any lights and a gloom has settled over the furniture like a dark gray blanket.
Time for a studio makeover!
I FINALLY made the decision to repaint my studio! Honestly, it was the hardest decision of the project. Once I’d made up my mind that it was okay for me to keep the space as my own as long as I wanted, I no longer felt like I was “making do” with the space. It opened up all kinds of possibilities.
Announcing my new project: an art exhibit about Faith
Imagine walking into a quiet, darkened room. You see empty picture frames on the walls, and as you approach the first frame, an artwork is illuminated within it. You hear a story begin, not a story about the picture itself, but a story that gets you thinking while you look at the picture. The story […]
Are you a victim of your own expectations?
Do you find yourself feeling so frustrated with your artwork or your creating habits that you feel powerless to create? It could mean you are a victim of your expectations.
Unraveled Wednesday…a bit late
This week’s show-and-tell is my finished hat!