Here's WHY. Hello Creative Peep, After talking to a multitude of artists over the last decade, I have learned how to listen. And this idea that creativity is frivolous seems to be a common theme or struggle. As creative souls, I know that we perceive the world differently than most people. We tend to be highly sensitive people who can find it difficult to cope with the world around us (AT TIMES). It's hard to make space for creativity when all of the necessities are screaming for our...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Here is WHY! Hello Creative Peep, Last Friday night was my favorite Art Show EVER! It wasn't because sales were through the roof. Although, I did sell 6 paintings. No, the success that I felt was internal. It was different than any other art show that I have EVER had. I feel like I am still on an emotional high from it. Sigh! If only I could bottle it up and give you some. You see, I have had plenty of art shows. Some of them major flops! Let's just face it. Art Shows CAN BE a LOT of work....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Vulnerability Post Hello Creative Peep, Sometime in the last month, I don't even know the exact moment, I got it into my head that I was behind in my business. I should be farther along than I am. Why didn't I do A, B, & C sooner? I should have done this a long time ago. Why didn't I start my email list sooner? How come I have never thought about running ads? Why wasn't I posting on Pinterest this whole time? Why did I stop my YouTube channel? I should have *fill in the blank* so much sooner...
2 months ago • 2 min read
From My Creative Funk Hey Artist, I *almost titled this email The Exact Formula to Find Your Art Style but that felt off today. I realized that you are probably sick of formulas and equations. Maybe I am too? There has been this message bubbling up that I want to talk about lately and I haven't been able to find the exact words because I am still going through it. AND it feels a bit vulnerable and raw. I have been in a creative funk lately. It's something that happens every so often as...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Make Cringe-Worthy ART! Hello There Creative Peep, Blank Canvas Syndrome is when you have an irrational fear of starting a new painting and you feel like the blank canvas is staring you down. Been there? It's a real condition. But I just made up the term for it. If you struggle with getting started or you have a fear of making bad art, you are NOT ALONE in this. This is very common among artists. And for THIS reason, I often tell artists that it's so important to have an informal practice...
3 months ago • 2 min read
My Story Hello There Creative Peep, When do you know that it's time to make a creative shift? When you have exhausted everything that there is to say about something. This might show up through a feeling of not being satisfied with your work or just pure boredom. You lose the joy for the process of painting. You should be on fire to jump out of bed in the mornings to get back into your studio in order to paint! So what would make you excited to paint again? Maybe you need a change of scenery?...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Indication Signs/ Symptoms Hello Creative Peep, Something that I have learned from working with over 8,500 artists is that we don't ALWAYS know when we are stuck. But I can tell you that when I am in a state of creative flow, everything just falls into place. Creating is effortless. I am inspired but not to the point of overwhelm. I have a focus in my art. Sharing and selling is a delight and not a chore. I don't have to try too hard. I am obsessed about the work that I am making, to the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Your Transformation Awaits... Hey Creative Peep! Pssst... Guess what? If you are REALLY ready to go from Hobby Artist to Professional Artist, I have a few tips for you. And I am sorry to say that this is going to require work on your part. But not the kind of work that you might be thinking. It will require a rewiring of your brain and a digging deep within yourself. Soul Work really. Because becoming an artist is actually a calling. Especially if you are ready to level up your skills, make...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Through Repetition... Hey Creative Peep! I recently had this interaction with one of my students who is getting VERY close to completely her 100 Days of Imperfect Practice... Tammy said this to me Yes! Your '100 Days of Imperfect Practice' teaching replaced my fear with confidence to finally give this challenge a go. Thanks Wendy. I loved this phrase so much... Replace Fear with Confidence. I just HAD to share it with all of you. It's 100% true. Consistency breed confidence! This is exactly...
6 months ago • 1 min read