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Making Art is Like Solving an Algebra Equation

Making Art is Like Solving an Algebra Equation

May 14, 2022May 1, 2022 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Even though math is scary, it can teach us how to deal with uncertainty.

#Tomiadeyemi #mentalhealth #arttheraphy #mindset #algebra

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Make Bad Art

Make Bad Art

May 7, 2022April 25, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Instead of striving for perfection, give yourself space to experiment with failure.

#badart #reallybadportraits #inspiration #mindset #arttherapy #mentalhealth

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Sell Your Heart

Sell Your Heart

April 30, 2022April 11, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Creation is more like a release valve on your mind and soul and supply a river of creativity.

#mentalhealth #arttherapy #creation #honest #emotions #art #writing #drawing

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Pay For Good Fortune with Time

Pay For Good Fortune with Time

April 23, 2022April 3, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Instead of striking when the iron is hot, make the iron hot through repeated striking.

#success #productivity #mentalhealth #arttheraphy #mentalkitchen

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Passion is Like Gravity

Passion is Like Gravity

April 16, 2022March 27, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Your passion can keep your art going or it can suck you into a black hole.

#obession #maia #arttherapy #mentalhealth #creation #artist

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Fences Make Good Fiction

Fences Make Good Fiction

April 9, 2022March 27, 2022 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Artists can create anything they want. But imposing some limitations can improve rather than hamper the creation.

#johncage #jacksonpollock #mentalhealth #arttherapy #creation #art

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Don’t Fear the Iceberg

Don’t Fear the Iceberg

April 2, 2022March 27, 2022 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Research can add depth to your project. Just don’t go overboard.

#research #arttherapy #mentalhealth #writing #immesion

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Think Beyond Doubleplusgood

Think Beyond Doubleplusgood

March 26, 2022March 21, 2022 Posted in Art Life2 Comments

Words create thought. The more you have, the broader your mind will become.

#newspeak #crimethought #putin #language #words #vocabulary #arttherapy #mentalhealth

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Think in a Circle Rather Than a Straight Line

Think in a Circle Rather Than a Straight Line

March 19, 2022February 27, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Instead of striving for a finish line, we should think of our process in the form of a circle.

#zeno #enso #zen #mindset #artist #mindset #arttherpy #mentalhealth

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What Are You Willing to Give Up for Your Art?

What Are You Willing to Give Up for Your Art?

March 12, 2022February 27, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

What are you willing to give up to create art? You don’t need to starve, but you might have to shift your expectations.

#mentalhealth #arttherapy #sacrifice #art #creation #writing #productivity

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