Why Your Most Powerful Art Can Come From Your Hardest Seasons
When life changes in a big way, art isn’t something to wait on until you feel great. It can be the tool you use to find your way out and…
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Why Your Artistic Intuition Is Usually Right (And How to Trust It More)
Your artistic intuition is usually right, but most artists don’t trust it. When you learn to follow those hunches instead of second-guessing yourself, your work gets better fast. Here’s what we’re discovering at our Italy retreat about the power of trusting your gut in art-making, and why this simple shift…
5 Simple Ways to Overcome Creative Resistance and Stop Procrastinating on Your Art
We all love making art, but why is it so hard to overcome the resistance and actually do it? After talking with artists in The Studio, I’ve identified five specific strategies that help you stay connected to your practice without massive effort. From the 20-minute bloom practice to leveraging community…
Why I Always Paint TWO Pieces for Every Commission
For years, I hated doing commissions so much that I had to stop entirely. Even though people wanted my work… The moment I started painting, I’d forget about myself and only think about pleasing the client. Then I discovered two counterintuitive strategies that changed everything. First, I offer a 100%…
