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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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The Importance of Rituals (and When to Ditch Them)

The Importance of Rituals (and When to Ditch Them)

March 5, 2022February 20, 2022 Posted in Creative Process1 Comment

Staring at the blank page can be daunting. But so too are a cluster of rituals you need to “get through” in order to start writing.

#wedonttalkaboutbruno #ritual #mentalhealth #arttherapy #writersblock

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The 6 Kinds of Artists

The 6 Kinds of Artists

February 19, 2022January 31, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

How serious are you? Do you create to sell or is this just a hobby?

#arttherapy #mentalhealth #artist #writer #musician #sellingart #creativity

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“Work Out” with Your Creativity

“Work Out” with Your Creativity

February 12, 2022January 31, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

People exercise for no other reason than to better their bodies. Perhaps we creative folks should do the same.

#arttherapy #mentalhealth #creativity #therock #mindset #inspiration #art #writing #music

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Daydreaming the Right Way

Daydreaming the Right Way

February 5, 2022January 24, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Let your mind wander on a leash. Explore the landscape of your mind to boost your creativity.

#unfocus #daydream #mentalhealth #arttherapy #creativity #productivity #writersblock

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Let Inspiration In the Door

Let Inspiration In the Door

January 15, 2022December 31, 2021 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Let Inspiration In the Door: Sometimes ideas ring the bell. But other times we are left with nothing. How do we forge ahead?

#paullyrics #faust #mentalheath #arttherapy #inspiration #productivity #art #writing #drawing #composing

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