Art and Money
Learning not to be afraid of money and its relationship to your art. When you do a hobby, it is entirely for your own edification. You do the thing you…
Producing Quality and Quantity
Defining quality and quantity and the balance between them. When it comes to producing anything at all, the argument has always existed about quality and quantity. Normally these are placed…
Planning is Not a Bad Thing
Planning is part of my newest approach to my writing practice. I recently wrote about exploring my overall practice of writing. I asked how much writing is enough writing? In…
To Art – or – Not to Art?
How is this even a question? Art is life. My fencing buckler. Yes, I both built and painted this! Art is an expression of the self that tends to get…
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Projects?
Artists are frequently working on more than one project at a time. I currently have multiple writing projects underway. Every weekday I create a blog. Mondays are specifically about Positivity,…
No One Way is Right
Everyone has their own approach to the artistic process. But more than that, everyone is unique and so, too, is the way they do things. My way is not the…
Developing and adjusting the artistic business model
Creatives who intend to make a living off their work need to consider developing and adjusting their approach – especially now. The world we live in has changed. It was…
Creative Work to Combat Depression
Any art or other creative work that you practice can be an excellent tool to fight depression. Photo by MJ Blehart We live in interesting times. This can – and…
What is the Power of Awareness for Artists?
Awareness is a huge part of why you do your art – both for you and your patrons. The arts have been an expression of creativity and individuality that have…
Sometimes Words are Elusive
Sometimes words are elusive. They are always somewhere to be found, but words can be hard. Ever have a conversation with someone and all of a sudden you cannot remember…