by admin-eric | Oct 13, 2017 | Fine Arts America
Every day we’re bombarded by small (and sometimes large) threats to our experience of life as meaningful. Maybe you get a painful rejection from a gallery. Suddenly painting (and life itself) may seem that much less meaningful. Or maybe you’ve invested meaning in a...
by admin-eric | Oct 6, 2017 | Fine Arts America
Stress mounts up during the holiday season—and that season is coming! Life with all of its stresses doesn’t stop. Piled on top of those stressors are the calories of holiday indulging, the oh-so-right gifts to purchase, the interactions with family members we manage...
by admin-eric | Sep 29, 2017 | Fine Arts America
Five Tips for Dealing With Criticism Anyone who puts work on public display invites criticism. What are the best ways to deal with the criticism that may be coming? Read on! 1. Grow a thicker skin Your prime strategy is to grow a thicker skin and let criticism bounce...
by admin-eric | Sep 22, 2017 | Fine Arts America
Have you ever thought about using nostalgia to inform your art? Read on! Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that connects us to the sweet and the bittersweet. We all possess a reservoir of special feelings about the toys and games of youth, the smells and sights, the...
by admin-eric | 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...
by admin-eric | 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...
