Cultivating Creativity

Do you know the difference? A labyrinth has a single path, and if you keep going you will reach the goal. A maze has one right way but is also full of dead-ends and roadblocks and its easy to get lost. In this episode I talk about the art process as a labyrinth and not a maze. And how this perspective can be game-changing when you feel lost in the process.

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Studio avoidance…you know what I'm talking about. Sometimes we just don't want to work on our art, and we do everything imaginable to avoid it! When you have the choice between something like dishes and art and you think -yes dishes! This is your sign. In this episode, I will talk about how to identify the block and move past it, so you will say yes to art instead!

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What are you doing to bring energy in? What practices or activities do you do to replenish your energy? We have a lot of energy going out on a daily basis. All of the things we do in our life require and drain our energy. In this episode, I will share 4 ways to Re-energize Your Creativity and to ensure you are bringing energy back IN so you can do the things you love.

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I challenge people to CREATE art as a voice to inspire change and raise awareness. In this episode, I will give my 2 cents on the damage and destruction of art for progress or change. I will discuss recent protests, but also other examples where art and our cultural heritage is the victim. Art can be an amazing vehicle for change. Make it and use it… don't destroy it!

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Do you ever forget where you left off on an artwork when life interrupted? In this episode, I talk about an amazing productivity tool for your studio called the progress journal! It is a living record of your progress on an art piece that allows you to start and stop with no lag time of remembering where you were. Start yours today!

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How many artworks do you have going at once? Have you ever thought of batching some of your processes? So, there's no lag time when starting a new work, or options when you get frustrated with a specific piece. In this episode, I talk about batching your artwork. Working on several pieces at once is an amazing efficiency tool. Try it for yourself!

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How organized are you? Creatives have a rep for being disorganized, but the reality is we span a wide range. (nerd alert) Personally, I love organization! In this episode, I will talk about several techniques used for productivity and then share my systems and process. I will also share some awesome resources that I absolutely love. My goal is for you to take in this information and then experiment with what works best for you!

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In our society we tend to schedule our days using an arbitrary timetable. Have you ever explored what actually works best for you as an individual? In this episode, I will talk about circadian rhythms and the importance of becoming aware of your body's natural energy cycles in order to use and support those cycles to enhance your productivity.

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It is NEVER too late! You can totally start now. In this episode, we will talk about the idea of Honoring Your Creative Dreams and how this may not be a linear path. We'll talk about the intention and the reality, limiting beliefs that are holding us back and how to bring creativity back into your life. You CAN do this.

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What does Success mean to YOU? Have you ever thought about it or simply defaulted to others definition? This episode explores the concept of success and what it means to you. How this idea gets muddied by society and outside opinions and then distilling it down to what authentically resonates to you and your artistic journey.

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