How to take Art Action

“I’m only one person, how can I possibly make a difference?” This is the question we’ve investigated all month long here on Artist Strong. Hi, my name is Carrie and I help artists like you refine your skill and develop your unique artist voice.   Today, I’m going...

Creative Spirit Lanie Smith

Lanie Smith, MPS, ATR is a Registered Art Therapist and owner of Integrative Art Therapy as well as co-founder of Matters of the Heart Retreats for couples. Lanie has a true passion for combining art and nature to help others connect more deeply to themselves, others,...

3 Ways to Energize Your Art

It’s the new year. That means fresh ideas, cleaning things out, and starting new. Do you have any strategies to help you energize your art in this new year? Today, we’re going to talk about three strategies that will help energize your art.  Experience...

Hardship and Your Art

We don’t ever really know how long we have with people we love. And while we know this, somehow illness or loss can throw it violently in our faces. Recently a loved one came sick. And while none of us ever know how long we have with people in our lives, this kind of...