For many artists, the process of making their art is fluid, intuitive, and even spontaneous. It can be as simple as picking some colours and letting the magic happen or if you're like the rest of us...there's a lot more planning needed to achieve your vision. Having a more structured approach to creating your art … Continue reading Why Having A Process is Important
The biggest takeaway from the last year for me was to not put things off thinking that there will be time later. I've often been guilty of saying something is a priority and then putting it off time and time again. The phrase I always come back to though is that if something is truly … Continue reading Plan To Be a Big Deal
Some days it seems like I have a never-ending list of things to do. This includes things for my business, myself, housework, the dog (yes, even my dog has a to-do list), it honestly never seems to end. I pride myself on being a "list person." I absolutely LOVE making them and I honestly don't … Continue reading 7 Ways to Beat To-Do List Burnout
It's almost that time of year again and I have a NEW list of awesome products that made the cut for My Favorite Things: Artist Gift Guide for 2021! I’ve provided links to Amazon for both the USA and CANADA sites in the downloadable guide but I would strongly encourage you to buy products from … Continue reading My Favorite Things: Artist Gift Guide 2021
Success is rarely gained from solitary efforts. Most people you could deem ‘successful’ have gotten where they are because of a variety of factors aside from good old fashioned hard work. Whether it be a mentor, the encouragement of loved ones, or a game-changing course or workshop; an individual’s success is usually also the result … Continue reading Luck or Hard Work?
Everyone knows the saying "Don't quit your day job." Typically it's said to people that maybe aren't very good at something or as comment on that person's lack of faith that the venture you want to pursue won't pan out like you think it will. This is fear based thinking at it's finest and to … Continue reading So I Quit My Day Job
