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Category: artist
What Artists Do
I like rebranding. I like the word ‘rebranding’ because it carries a connotation of bringing new and fresh ideas to something (or someone) that needs an inside-out makeover. And artists need rebranding. Why? When we hear the word artist, we can’t hear it without baggage of some sort. Some of the baggage is positive–we think of… Continue reading What Artists Do
How to Cure People Pleasing
Sometimes I’m a people-pleaser. I think many artists are bent in that general direction. As artists, we often want applause, recognition or just the satisfaction of knowing we’ve made a difference. None of those things are innately wrong…until they become an obsession. I know I can be overzealous at times. I want to be wanted.… Continue reading How to Cure People Pleasing
The Difference Between an Artist and a Non-Artist
Earlier this week I met with a successful businessman. He’s built a virtual empire and I’m sure he’s earned enough money to live comfortably for a very long time. The meeting was beneficial for both of us but it was interesting how I felt after meeting with him, and I found a few questions swirling… Continue reading The Difference Between an Artist and a Non-Artist
Living In Awe
Coffee. Laughter. The won’t-let-go-of-you hug. Favorite things. As I sit in the quiet of this morning, sharing my heart with a tiny, blinking cursor on a screen in a tiny, beautiful home before anyone else gets up, I am in awe. The rise and fall of my breath and warmth all around reminds me that I… Continue reading Living In Awe
Freebie for Your Artist
I have a special gift for you, but first I wanted to thank you. The Creatives blog has been up and running for a little over a year now and I’ve enjoyed interacting with each one of you and learning from you. The discipline that it takes to write and be part of the creative community of… Continue reading Freebie for Your Artist
Real Artists Work
I’m always inspired by being around artists that challenge and stretch me and since I’ve given up being a passion basher, I see people differently, places differently and my fellow creatives differently. This past weekend my wife and I headed to the city for artistic inspiration: New York City. My takeaway from our getaway: real artists… Continue reading Real Artists Work
How to Enjoy Your Day Job
I’m an artist. I love creating. I love those who create. I love the whole vibe from creative people. This past weekend I got to do 24 Hour Plays, where a play is cast, written and performed all the course of 24 hours. Awesome and challenging. It was such a thrill to experience that creativity… Continue reading How to Enjoy Your Day Job
When Saying Yes to Others, Means Saying No to Yourself
[box options]Today’s post is a guest post by Amber Kane. Amber holds a Masters of Arts from Union Institute and University of Vermont, crafts amazing scarves/necklaces and writes about it all on her blog. Enjoy![/box] You’re creative, which means that you might have trouble saying yes and saying no at the right time. If you are a… Continue reading When Saying Yes to Others, Means Saying No to Yourself
Revealing Your Creativity: Cut, Discard, Reject
The sculptor starts with a mountain of stone. He chisels away and discards much of the rock to reveal the statue within the stone. He must cut and abandon parts of the stone first. The editor starts with a manuscript. She slashes words from the novel to focus the reader on the essentials of the story. She must release… Continue reading Revealing Your Creativity: Cut, Discard, Reject