How to Create a Body of Art

by | Build Your Skill

It’s been a LONG time since I created a body of art. University was a gift in that way: I had the expectation to create a body of art. I had studio space. I had community, peers aiming towards the same end goal: exhibition. I thought it would be easy to continue on...

Tell the Story of Your Art

by | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

How exactly do you tell a story about your art? What should we talk about? How do we start? If you want people to connect with your work, tell stories. I’ve been writing in journals since I was in kindergarten. It’s blessed me with my distinct voice that shows in my...

Creative Spirit Frida Kahlo

by | How to be An Artist

The Creative Spirit spans time. Periodically on Artist Strong I will showcase a creative from history. Working from the same kinds of questions, I will research and share how these creatives across history and geography may have answered our questions about creative...

Art and the role of Dreams

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

Art often comes to me in my dreams. I still remember the moment I realized I had to keep a journal by my bedside. I was young, maybe pre-teen, obsessed with poetry. I had woken up with a poem in my head. A fully formed poem. No edits needed. I felt like I woke up to...