Make the Thing That Scares You
Make the thing that scares you. You know that voice you quieted a long time ago still cries out for it occasionally. Remember that voice? It’s your inner artist calling you to create. It’s the one you always have a reply for: “I’m too busy,” “I’m too...
Book Review: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
In a previous Artist Strong post I discussed how I inadvertently cultivated fear as part of my creative practice. It reminded me of how it is oh so easy to return to a fearful or blocked state. It was a good reminder, because when you constantly write about breaking...
Creative Spirit: Gosia Bruchlikowska
Today on Artist Strong we are lucky enough to speak with Gosia Bruchlikowska, whose clever and cute sculptures captured my heart when I traveled to Scotland this summer! Thank you Gosia for taking the time to share your ideas with Artist Strong readers. Carrie:...
Creative Excuses
I was brainstorming for future blog posts on Artist Strong when a particular question occurred to me. Let me offer some context. If you read here regularly, you know I’m in a state of limbo awaiting my move to a new country. This fact has directed and determined some...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
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