Monthly Archives: May 2010
WHAT IS THE STORY ONLY YOU CAN TELL?
I’m often asked to speak about my art. I’m good at it, too. It’s been a long journey, but I’ve become extremely comfortable sharing what is in my heart. There is one frustration I sometimes encounter, though. That’s the people … Continue reading
Filed under 9/11, art, artist statement, choices, copycats, craft, creativity, envy, hospice, inspiration, jealousy, telling your story, What is the story only you can tell?
HOW TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE Part 2
Part Deux in how to raise the art of procrastination to a fever pitch, my column in yesterday’s Fine Art Views newsletter.
Filed under action steps, art, business, craft, creativity, procrastination
THE FIFTH STAGE OF COMPETENCE
Are you ready to start all over again? I’m really hooked on the Four Stages of Competence and I’ve written about them a lot. Years ago, I received this remarkable little set of learning stages as a handout in a … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, fear of failing, inspiration, mastery
WHAT ARE YOU CALLING?
IMPORTANT! On 9/2/2010, an anonymous poster on a local website published derogatory, insulting and personal comments under a pseudonym. They then linked their pseudonym-signature to this article. It would be easy for a casual reader to assume I wrote those … Continue reading
MY FAVORITE BUMPER STICKER
I had the same bumper sticker on my car for years, right next to my “BRAKE FOR MOOSE, IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!” sticker from the NH Fish and Game Department. (I love the looks I get from it when … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, creativity, criticism, envy, jealousy, Nibble theory, professional jealousy, shadow artist
HOW TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE Part 1
Concrete advice on how to get more done in a hurry, with my tongue placed firmly in my cheek, published Thursday in the Fine Art Views newsletter.
Filed under art, business, craft books, craft shows, time management
