1. How to Be an Artist by Jerry SaltzAn insightful and witty guide that demystifies the art world, offering practical advice and inspiration for anyone seeking to live a creative life. 2. Steal Like an Artist by Austin KleonUnlock your originality by learning how to remix ideas and embrace influence in a way that sparks…
Category: Creativity
How I have learned to critique my work instead of criticize it.
The advice I hear and give out often is to treat the work as if your best friend made it. This works well to tone down the nasty voices that are basically telling you that what you just made sucks. Imagining your friend waiting to hear what you think, helps you look for the positive……
BCD #25
Blind Contour Drawing #25 – “Dishcloth on Line #3 ” – Mary Pratt 1997 Mary Pratt grew up on one of the most well-regarded streets in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She was one of two daughters to a Harvard-educated provincial cabinet minister. She was heavily influenced by her maternal grandmother, Edna McMurray, who was the co-founder of……
When it’s a big muddy mess . . .
This is a recap of a talk I was invited to give at a gathering, hosted by Leah Goard for her Define Design Align Academy. In a room filled with intelligent and inspiring female entrepreneurs, I got up and started speaking about mud! I was accompanied by Marleen Vermeulen, my lovely friend and co-host of……