Funny, when one thinks about creativity they often associate it with the arts, music, etc. But what about other parts of your life? How can you use creativity to re-invent those? Of course, it makes since to discuss creativity in terms of the arts (as this IS an art blog) but I wanted to try... Read more »

It might be a good idea to give all your recent communications a quick review. Are they simple, clear and easily accessible? If not, here are a few suggestions that may help. Most of us today are so pressed for time that we are always looking for the shortest route possible. And there is such... Read more »

Not finishing what you start can begin to eat away at you in small and insidious ways if you let it, like: lack of energy, overwhelm, tension and general lack of self esteem, among others. Now, this has always been a biggie for me and I’ll admit I loved to start things but never seemed... Read more »

As an artist, it is particularly important to stand guard at the door of your thinking. For it’s your thinking that will bring you all the success you could ever want. Here’s an idea that may help get more things done. Sometimes something as seemingly insignificant as a quotation can really turn your life around... Read more »

Mary Heilmann discusses a number of ways she receives inspiration in her beautiful abstract paintings. I have always been a fan of Heilmann’s paintings. I’m not sure exactly why. But I love the color, the openness and the somewhat quirky sensibility she brings to her work. If you’re not familiar with her work check out... Read more »

Part of my job when I coach and advise people in the arts is to help them see possibilities they might not see by themselves. That’s really the beauty of coaching – 2 minds working together to bring out the best in a person – whatever goal or outcome they are seeking. Recently I was... Read more »

In a recent coaching session, someone asked me if they their art photography represented their actual work. I knew this person’s work (as I have seen the actual physical pieces) and, honestly, they really didn’t do the work justice. That led to my thinking . . . how many others’ digital images of their artwork... Read more »