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How do you know when to quit your art?

When your art practice begins to slip away from you, it’s easy to feel uninspired and unmotivated. Maybe you feel blocked, or maybe life just got in the way, or it doesn’t bring you joy anymore. How do you know if its time to pause, adapt or quit? It’s a Read more…

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How I found my core creative values

Getting back to the heart of your creative life Finding my core creative values has helped me get back to the heart of my art practice after feeling disconnected for many months. In my last blog I shared a method for discovering your personal creative values, a selection of words Read more…

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Mindful art creation

Have you read the book Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross? While it’s not a light read, the positive impact of art on our well being is clear. According to this book, there is increasing evidence that both making (and viewing) art improves physical and mental Read more…