Category Archives: How to be A More Creative, Balanced Artist

The Song Unsung

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

“I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument while the song I came to sing remains unsung.”  -  Rabindranath Tagore Several years ago the American Medical Association found that most heart attacks occur around nine o’clock on Monday … Continue reading →

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Hymn to the Barely Brave

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

This blog is for the barely brave and beginning lovers like me, who refuse to abandon their dream, now more humble and real, and struggle to meet life and even death head on.  It is for those who value personal … Continue reading →

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3 Simple Steps for Staring Down Creative Block

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Creative block feels like the end of your world. Firstly, there’s the frustration — not being able to do something you love, that normally works like a dream. Like getting into your finely-tuned, lovingly-polished car, turning the key and hearing … Continue reading →

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Are you a “Real Artist” If You Have A Day Job?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

How do you define being a “successful artist”? Many artists definition of success rest solely on being able to support themselves entirely from their artistic endeavors without having to do any other work to make ends meet. However, is this … Continue reading →

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Are You Waiting for a Magic Bullet in Your Art Career?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Do you ever find yourself looking for more information than you need? Do you catch yourself reading and reading (and clicking and clicking) and never taking action? Are you caught in analysis paralysis? Are you continually getting ready, making plans, … Continue reading →

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Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Whether you’re trying to solve a tough problem, start a business, get attention for that business or write an interesting article, creative thinking is crucial. The process boils down to changing your perspective and seeing things differently than you currently … Continue reading →

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What Can An Artist Learn from Don Quixote?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

To dream … the impossible dream …                                                                                            To fight … the unbeatable foe … To bear … with unbearable sorrow … To run … where the brave dare not go … To right … the unrightable wrong … To love … Continue reading →

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8 Bad Habits that Crush Your Creativity And Stifle Your Artistic Success

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

“The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts the moment you get up and doesn’t stop until you get into the office.” ~ Robert Frost It’s a myth that only highly intelligent people are creative. In fact, research shows that … Continue reading →

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How to be a Great Artist or Writer: 4 Secret Lessons from James Joyce

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Would you like to be a great artist or great writer like James Joyce? Did you ever read Ulysses?  What about Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man? If you have ever studied Joyce, you know that his writings … Continue reading →

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The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Artists

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Do you want to be a great artist? I do. I might be getting a bit obsessed with it, actually. Ideas pop into my head unexpectedly. I keep a long running list of ideas for improving my work. I also … Continue reading →

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