by Carrie | Why do the Arts Matter?
How Art Protects Perspective, Freedom, and Human Connection There’s a quiet story many artists absorb without ever consciously agreeing to it: That art is extra. That it’s decorative, optional, or indulgent. That when the world gets serious: political, economic,... 
by Carrie | Why do the Arts Matter?
What Käthe Kollwitz, Jacob Lawrence, and Francisco Goya Teach Us About Making Meaningful Art Today Many artists quietly carry the belief that their work is “small.” That it’s personal, private, maybe even indulgent. That real change happens elsewhere: through... 
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, How to be An Artist, Why do the Arts Matter?
Why Making Art is an Act of Rebellion In a culture obsessed with consumption, choosing to create is a radical act. We live in a world that prioritizes entertainment over artistry, where people will easily spend thousands on golf clubs without guilt but hesitate when... 
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, Why do the Arts Matter?
How Highly Sensitive Creatives Can Cope with Stressful Times If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and experiencing big feelings because of the hard times we live in, today’s video is for you. Being highly sensitive is not just about feeling emotions... by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, Why do the Arts Matter?
What is cultural appropriation and what does it have to do with finding voice as an artist? Hi my name is Carrie Brummer and here on Artist Strong I help artists like you build your skill and develop your unique artist voice. I started drawing mandalas... by Carrie | Why do the Arts Matter?
There are so many lessons as an artist that we uncover as we create. Unfortunately, some of these lessons can stop artists before they even start. Hi my name is Carrie and I run Artist Strong: a community space dedicated to helping you build your skill and...