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Use a Log to Boost Your Creativity

Use a Log to Boost Your Creativity

November 21, 2020October 25, 2020 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Sometimes your writing progress seems to crawl along. You can use a log to track your progress and see your results. #creativity #log

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Are You More Like John or Paul?

Are You More Like John or Paul?

November 7, 2020October 17, 2020 Posted in Creative Process1 Comment

Are You More Like John or Paul? Which creative side takes dominance in your artist brain? #beatles #art #mental #health

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Use Inktober to Propel Your Creativity

Use Inktober to Propel Your Creativity

October 31, 2020October 25, 2020 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Creating an art prompt a week might seem batty, but Inktober can spur creativity. #inktober2020 #creativity #art

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You Have the Time to Write

You Have the Time to Write

October 24, 2020September 30, 2020 Posted in Uncategorized1 Comment

Many writers struggle to carve out the time to write. But you can find the time. #writing #art #time

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How Much Is Enough?

How Much Is Enough?

October 17, 2020September 20, 2020 Posted in Art Life1 Comment

Are you stymied by those writers who can churn out 1000 or 2000 words. How much is enough? Maybe we should stop looking at artistic creation as a race. #art #writing #creativity

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Shout from the Top of Your Mountain

Shout from the Top of Your Mountain

October 10, 2020September 20, 2020 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Sometimes only 10 people understand your art. Take advice from the French artist Moebius and stay true to your vision. #creativity #art #vision

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Flip Your Negatives into Positives

Flip Your Negatives into Positives

October 3, 2020September 7, 2020 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Many people think they can’t create art and this negativity shuts them down. Tap into your own skillset to make astounding art. #artlife #creativity

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The Inconvenient Muse

The Inconvenient Muse

September 19, 2020September 5, 2020 Posted in Art Life2 Comments

Why does the muse choose the most inconvenient time to visit us? What can you do to capture those flashes of brilliance? #creativity #muse #art

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Use Mise en Place with Your Art

Use Mise en Place with Your Art

September 12, 2020August 19, 2020 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Artists need to think more like chefs. Mise en place before you create. #creativity #productivity #art

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The Power of the Post-It Note

The Power of the Post-It Note

September 5, 2020August 17, 2020 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Keep your inner saboteur from derailing your creative process. Unleash the power of the Post It note. #creativity #art

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