The most essential art is the art we live with. I’ve spent most of my life believing that the most valuable art in the world lives in museums. On the surface, this isn’t a bad thing. I grew up going to museums, and I grew up with the understanding that art is valuable and worthy …
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I said to someone the other day that, with all the time people are now going to spending at home, we are likely going to see a lot more babies born come December. It was meant as a joke, but it got me thinking… What if those of us who aren’t so inclined to produce …
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As a creative business owner, one of the biggest challenges is focus. I hear it all the time: “I have so many creative passions, how do I choose just one?” “I like to do a lot of things.” “I have a hard time focusing.” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. As a creative …
I know April is a funny time to talk about a word of the year. But then again, maybe it’s better, because the initial hype is over. (And most people have probably forgotten all about theirs by now.) The truth is, I’ve never actually chosen a word of the year before, so I’ve been a …
I’ve noticed a trend lately of artists and makers feeling shame for the state of their studios. It’s something I’ve heard in my online course, Market Your Selfie, and in my online mentorship program. Artists and makers don’t want to share images of their studios online because they’re messy. And I recently noticed metalsmiths apologizing …
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