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Why Artists Are the Luckiest People I Know

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

“Picasso was drawing like an angel in the crib.” – Louise Nevelson, Sculptor A few years ago, I was at a friend’s house socializing with a few people at a little get-together. One of the people at the party was … Continue reading →

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Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

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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Mastering the 7 Key Components of Value: How to Paint Like a Modern-Day Rembrandt

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

Are you ready to take your painting to the next level? Would you like to know the secrets of painting like a modern-day Rembrandt? If you are a beginning painter, practicing the ideas in this article will put you light … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

“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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Top 3 Ways to Boost Creativity

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

Have you ever been in a creative slump?  Writers, of course, call this writer’s block.  But painters and artists of all kinds can find themselves in a creative void.   How many times have you stood in front of a blank … Continue reading →

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