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How Small Steady Actions Move Us Forward to Our Artistic Goals

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

“Do not be afraid of moving slowly.  Be only afraid of standing still.”                                – Chinese Proverb Have you ever thought about the importance of the small, steady actions you take every day in your artistic journey? You can’t … Continue reading →

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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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Going Through: Surviving the Swamplands of the Artistic Journey

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

“Truth is always on the side of the more difficult.” – Friedrich Nietzche Not too far from the small town where I grew up in northwest Louisiana, there is a long stretch of swamplands called, graphically enough, “Black Lake Swamp.” … Continue reading →

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Blueprint for Building a Community of Artists: An Inspiring Message of Hope from Marsha Savage

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

No matter what happens with our national economy, there will be artists who thrive, and who very much enjoy their prosperity. These are the people who refused to fail, who didn’t give up, and who have surrounded themselves with like-minded … Continue reading →

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Gary Bolyer’s Top 5 Kick-Ass Money-Making Art Blogs of All Time

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

Do you want your art career to totally kick ass? Are you ready to start really making some money with your art? Then you must read these top 5 blogs of mine. Making money is sexy.  Making art is sexy.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe Your Own Thoughts: What Can An Artist Learn From Mark Twain?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

“I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.”          –Mark Twain, US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 – 1910) It’s been estimated by psychologists that during the course of a normal day … 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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5 Reasons Why You Should Never Sell Your Art on Auction Websites

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

Have you ever been tempted to put some of your art on one of those auction websites? Or have you ever put your art in an online auction and wondered why it didn’t sell or went for such a low … Continue reading →

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What Can An Artist Learn from Don Quixote?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Gary Bolyer Fine Art

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 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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