Monthly Archives: February 2011
KICKBOXING AND ART–What Do They Have in Common?
Who knew exercise could be so educational!? (This article was originally published on Wednesday, January 07, 2004) What do kickboxing and pursuing a career in art have in common? My kickboxing instructor had a handout for us recently. Entitled : … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, fear of failing, martial arts, mastery, mental attitude, perseverence
ARTISTIC LICENSE
What do you do for credentials when you don’t have any? (This article was originally published on March 7, 2003.) Recently, an artist on a discussion forum I participate in posted a plea for help. Her work was accepted into … Continue reading
Filed under art, artist statement, craft
CLEANING THE STUDIO Redux
Lord, I hope “redux” means “revisited”…. Just checked Wiki–yes!! It all started when we cleaned out our daughter’s old room. She came home to help. I had visions of the two of us cutting a swatch through the piles o’ … Continue reading
Filed under action steps, art, cleaning the studio, craft, perseverence, recycling tip
PRACTICE AND NOT PERFECT
I was writing my morning pages today. And I got stuck. I did what I tell my students to do when they get stuck. Just write something, no matter how silly or tedious. For me, it’s often, “blah blah blah” … Continue reading
Filed under art, craft, inspiration, martial arts, mental attitude, mindfulness, perfectionism, writing
LET’S NOT DO WHAT WE OUGHT, BUT WHAT WE WANT
This article originally published on Sunday, March 30, 2003 The advice still applies. Let’s NOT do what we ought, but what we want A cry for help appeared on a list serve I subscribe to. An artist gave up painting … Continue reading
Filed under art, choices, craft, creativity, inspiration
MAKING ART FOR ME
<strong>There’s more than one way to get your art out into the world. I wrote in my journal this morning, dragging my feet as usual. (I often start out writing “blah blah blah”. No joke.) I was writing–no, complaining–about not … Continue reading
Filed under art, business, courage, creativity, criticism, inspiration, writing
