For most people, “simple” presents no difficulty. Here’s a definition by the Cambridge Dictionary: Simple: easy to understand or do; not difficult. But simple isn’t always easy. For example, if you want to develop the … Read More ›
If you’re feeling resistance towards your craft, I feel you. You want to draw, but it feels heavy. You want to paint, but it feels like a chore. So you tell yourself you’ll get it … Read More ›
Manifestation Stories When I was in college, a friend of mine recommended that I read the book The Secret. It was then that I first heard about The Law of Attraction. At the time, the … Read More ›
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” ― Jim Rohn I used to disagree with this quote because I believed everyone makes their own judgements, regardless of the … Read More ›
In a recent dream, a friend told me what age I would die. When I’ve had scary dreams in the past, they’ve always related to something I’m struggling with at that time. A brief Google … Read More ›
Artists can often lose track of time and work for hours on a project without taking a break (especially when pesky deadlines must be met). But if we continuously create and never stop to care … Read More ›
If you are a commission portrait artist like me, you’ve probably experienced moments of frustration when you haven’t quite captured the likeness in a portrait. Over the last couple years, I have illustrated numerous portraits, … Read More ›
Do you ever tell yourself that you’re going to make a big life change, but when the alarm sounds, you hit snooze? This small lack of motivation might then cause you to get up feeling … Read More ›
A while ago, I was feeling broke, not only financially, but also in spirit. My business had stalled and sales weren’t happening. This made me feel sad, angry, and frustrated. I surrendered to the wave … Read More ›
We are all creative humans, and we are each talented in a unique way. Whether it’s painting, writing, or baking, there is a craft for every one of us. But sometimes our creative voice can get … Read More ›
As a commissioned artist, you will experience inevitable moments of stress. This can be triggered by taking on too many art commissions at once, looming deadlines, or problems getting paid. While we can’t completely eradicate … Read More ›
It can be difficult to stay motivated to work on your goals, especially when you are not seeing results yet. Perhaps you started a new business, and you haven’t made as many sales as you … Read More ›