Posts by Angel Ayala

You know that feeling when you work on a painting for hours… and at the end of the day, you realize you haven’t actually made it any better? You think you’re improving it. But somehow it never really gets stronger. It’s so frustrating. My dad had this saying when I was growing up about putting…

After years and years of making art, I’ve come to a conclusion that might surprise you. At the center of everything that feels amazing in life… is your art. Not success. Not recognition. Not even selling your work. Your art. The real stuff. The work that feels like you. For too many years, I made…

You know what used to absolutely kill me? Creating a body of work for a show. The stress was unreal. I’d think about it constantly—lying in bed at night, worrying if I had seven pieces that worked and six that didn’t. What’s the show even going to be called? Is this all going to come…

You know what I hear constantly? All the reasons people can’t make their art… “I need to wait until I have enough confidence.” “I don’t have time.” “I need a proper studio first.” Or my personal favorite—“I have to wait until my weird relatives who judge everything move away.” I’ve heard them all. Trust me.…

What if I told you the real Fountain of Youth isn’t some expensive cream or magical pill? What if it’s something you probably already have sitting in a drawer somewhere? When most people think anti-aging, they picture supplements and serums. But the truth is so much simpler—and more powerful. Click below to watch today’s Sunday…

Ever feel like your confidence goes up and down when you’re making art? This has always been a challenge for me, and years ago, it was a real big one. It almost took me out of the game a few times until I learned some things. Back then, I’d be working really hard, everything would…