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Day 20 taught me an important lesson: keep going, even if I miss a beat. There is no Day 19 in this journal. Oops, I missed a day. I don’t have any excuses. I had 24 hours to complete it, but life had other plans. Between my son’s soccer practice and last-minute work on a…
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As an artist, inspiration often lives on social media, but so does distraction. What begins as a quick scroll to spark ideas turns into an hour lost comparing myself to others, doubting my own voice, and feeling paralyzed by too many choices. Decision paralysis creeps in: Which project should I focus on? Should I post…
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Fear shows up every time I step into something new. It whispers, “What if you fail? What if they don’t like it? What if you’re not ready?” But here’s what I’ve learned: the more I face my fear and put myself out there, the more confident I become. Fear doesn’t vanish; it transforms into fuel…
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What are you doing this evening? Tonight, I spent the evening doing Pilates, stretching my body while also stretching my mind. With every movement, I found myself brainstorming ways to take over the art scene (and maybe even the world). It wasn’t just exercise for the body; it was a workout for my vision. Because…
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Describe your ideal week. I’m becoming more aware and mindful of how I spend my time and money. Both are resources that fuel my journey as an artist, and if I’m not intentional, they slip away quickly. An ideal week doesn’t just happen; it’s designed. As artists, we need structure to balance creativity with business,…
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An artist doesn’t thrive in isolation; we thrive in connection. A supportive network can mean the difference between giving up on a vision and seeing it through to completion. I’ve learned this firsthand. I remember, years ago, I struggled as a loner. I attempted to carry out my creative dreams alone, and without encouragement or…
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How do you relax? As much as I love creating, I’ve learned that I also need spaces to relax, to refill my energy, calm my mind, and return to the canvas renewed. Relaxation is not laziness; it’s fuel for creativity. Relaxing With Tea, Music, and Painting My favorite way to relax is simple: a cup…
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When it comes to art, we are all subject to our own opinions. What I see as art, you might not. What moves me deeply may not stir you at all. That’s the beauty and the challenge of this path. As the saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” But what exactly…
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I realized that art has always been my sweet escape. From an early age, it became my refuge, the place I went to distract myself from the realities I didn’t want to face. When life demanded hard decisions, I turned to creating. Instead of confrontation, I painted. Instead of walking away from relationships or jobs…
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Sometimes the muse disappears right in the middle of a creation. One moment I’m flowing with energy, the next I’ve lost all inspiration to carry on. And no matter how many walks I take in the park, on the beach, under the open sky, she refuses to return. These moments I call “the pause in…
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