Where Will You Find the Time to Paint?

by | Aug 28, 2020 | Fine Arts America

Dear Dr. Maisel: I was hoping to have more time for painting when my youngest child went to college, but I’m still having trouble finding time in my day. Any suggestions? Too Busy in Boise ** Dear Too Busy (if I may): In the sense in which you are using the...

Too Distracted By Events to Paint?

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Fine Arts America

I got the following question. Here’s how I answered it. Dear Dr. Maisel: I’ve been so mentally distracted by the news lately that I’ve had a lot of trouble getting motivated to paint and then staying focused when I do. Any thoughts on what I might...

What’s Your Biggest Challenge?

by | Aug 14, 2020 | Fine Arts America

What’s your biggest challenge as an artist? Let your voice be heard! Post your biggest challenge here and let’s get the word out. Is it not selling? Is it being blocked? Is it relationships? Is it despair? Is it anxiety? Is it feeling like you don’t...

For Male Artists Only

by | Aug 7, 2020 | Fine Arts America

Would you say that you experience any special challenges being both a man and an artist? What are they? Send me your thoughts to ericmaisel@hotmail.com or comment on this post. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Celebrate the Bits, Part 2

by | Jul 31, 2020 | Fine Arts America

Last week I wrote, “Here’s a possible mantra for the coming week: Get a lot done, but celebrate the bits.” In response, Koorosh wrote me: “Eric, I have written your statement on a piece of paper and have it in my studio. I am so bad at it, so I need a reminder. When I...

Celebrate the Bits

by | Jul 24, 2020 | Fine Arts America

I’m a writer, not a visual artist. I invite you to translate the following little lesson for writers into one that you can use as a visual artist. I bet you’ll find the translating easy! Today I wrote a sentence that I like: You do not need to be whole to be hopeful....