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The Time a Monkey Stole My Art Show (and why I’m glad it did)

Ever make something you poured your heart into… and someone completely misses the point? I used to sit with that—wondering if anyone would really see what I saw. Then one…

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Look to your art to improve your art

Even if a painting is not working, I can always find some part I like. These are clues as to where to go next. Let me show you what I mean… Even in the mess we make, there’s hope! Beautiful clues emerge, like certain colors together or how a line…

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The Key to Breakthroughs

The art-making journey has many high points, like when the art comes so quickly or sells. But there’s one thing that tops all others, and that’s breakthroughs. These change everything. I am always curious about breakthroughs and how we can experience more of them. Here’s how I think about it……

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The Gift of Sensitivity

Have you ever felt more sensitive than others? I notice this, especially when I’m with my non-artist friends. I’m more easily annoyed if music is too loud or the lighting too bright. As artists, we have a heightened sensitivity and awareness about everything and it can feel like a curse……

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