MYTH: Creativity never sleeps. If you hit a wall, then you aren’t a real artist.
Truth: The Muse will come and go, but give her half a chance and she will always return.
Today’s myth was inspired by a blog post from Danielle LaPorte, whose website White Hot Truth…because self realization rocks is becoming one [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘action steps’
October 21, 2009
TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS #12: The Muse Never Falters
October 19, 2009
TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS: A Segue
oooh, I’ve always wanted to use the word “segue” in an essay!
In my last “Myths About Artists” post, a reader said there are some people who , feeling entitled, simply want to simply “be” an artist, with all the fame and glory and controversy they think automatically comes with it.
Several themes [...]
May 7, 2009
HELP SAVE THE BEAD MUSEUM!
If you love beads, especially ancient beads, please help out the Bead Museum in Glendale, AZ.
And no, I’m not talking about my personal bead stash!
The Bead Museum in Glendale, AZ is in danger of closing. An incredible national (and international) resource, this would be an enormous loss to the bead community.
You can read an [...]
May 6, 2009
A NEW WEBSITE FOR CRAFTSPEOPLE
A shout-out for the guy who gave me my first writing gig–and a link to his latest big project.
Today I’d like to introduce my good friend, Larry Hornung, who has been in the crafts business industry for years. He’s been hard at work on a new online project to benefit all us craftspeople and [...]
March 13, 2009
25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #3
Continuing with my mini-series about how to use Facebook’s “25 Random Things About Me” to write promotional materials.
The next question is from an artist who wrote:
“Hi Luann,
I was intrigued by your letter today in the FAS newsletter. I just joined Facebook to find out more about the “list” of 25 things about yourself. After you [...]
February 5, 2009
RISK-FREE CHOICES
Today I had a remarkable experience. I had a coaching session with an old online friend, Quinn McDonald, an artist who is now an artist/trainer/life coach. You can learn more about her services at QuinnCreative.
I’ve always admired Quinn’s sensitive yet thoughtful contributions to the many professional craft forum discussions we used to participate [...]
February 4, 2009
TIME LIKE A RIVER
Two weeks ago, a switch got flipped in me.
I realized I’d become a couch potato again. (Another injury side-lined me in martial arts.) I went on a healthier eating plan and ramped up my exercise regime (which had dwindled away to “not much” the last few months.)
I knew this before then. [...]
January 24, 2009
TURNING THE TABLES
You’ve probably realized by now how much I constantly second-guess myself as an artist.
Like countless others, I’ve struggled the last few years in a poor economy, with galleries and artists alike going under like rocks in a lake, trying to imagine a success that’s no longer defined by dollar signs. After all, [...]
January 7, 2009
10,000 HOURS
Several thoughts reached congruence for me today. The result is a huge kick in the pants.
A few days ago, I listened to a call-in seminar provided by Christine Kane, singer/songwriter/blogger/creativity coach.
She spoke about New Year’s intentions, very different than resolutions. It was really cool. I found where my sticking [...]
