Devotion and Discipline

by | Sep 15, 2017 | Fine Arts America

Do you want to increase your discipline and your devotion? Here are a dozen inspirational quotes to help you do just that! “People think I am disciplined. It is not discipline. It is devotion. There is a great difference.”– Luciano Pavarotti “I...

Proving the Exception

by | Sep 8, 2017 | Fine Arts America

What will help you prove the exception and up your chances of succeeding in the arts? Here are three tips: 1. Understand why “proving the exception” is vital First, understand this point. There are many places in life where you might want to “prove the rule” and not...

The Maybe Trap, Part 2

by | Sep 1, 2017 | Fine Arts America

Last week I chatted about “the maybe trap.” Each of us knows why we shouldn’t hang out in maybe. This week I chat about how to break out of the maybe trap! Maybe is a state that puts us right the verge of meaninglessness. Maybe plays to our weaknesses, our anxieties,...

The Maybe Trap, Part I

by | Aug 25, 2017 | Fine Arts America

Are you trapped in maybe, that special indecisiveness that can haunt an artist? Find out more now! What does being trapped in maybe sound like? Q: “Which will be your painting days this week?” A: “Maybe I can get in some painting on Tuesday and Thursday.” Q: “Will you...

Loosen Your Grip

by | Aug 18, 2017 | Fine Arts America

Creativity isn’t something to control. We love to feel like we’re in control and endeavoring to be in control in really appropriate in many situations, like when we’re operating a band saw. But creating requires that we loosen up, engage in process, and see what...

Sleep On It!

by | Aug 11, 2017 | Fine Arts America

If you’re trying to solve a creative problem—or any problem—there’s no better method than to sleep on it. Whether it’s a nap or a night’s sleep, your brain thinks while it sleeps when it isn’t dreaming and this sleep thinking often produces some of our best...