What makes a successful artist? You would be quite surprised. It’s not how talented you are or all the skills you may posses. That is only 10% of the equation. I will also share with you how to change your state when you go into self doubt. For more resources and to be a part of my Creative Spirits Insider group, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver . You can also join my Creative Spirits Facebook group and see more videos on my YouTube channel @SherylBenjy.

What you say about your work is what others will say when you are not around.

Just as your work is important, so is how you present it.

You put everything into your work, so give it what it deserves;

The story of this body of work, presented by you in an effective, compelling manner. After working with Mike myself, I learned so much about how to tell a more effective and compelling story about my artwork. This is one you don’t want to miss! IG: @mikeoconnorstorytelling. https://tr.ee/CYy8K2Dbyw

I’m so excited to share with you a PDF I created that shows you step by step on how to open up your creative channels. I use this guided meditation practice for my students and for myself. Link to sign up for it is below👇🏻. In this episode I also talk about how to be more consistent and committed with your creativity. https://mailchi.mp/6c6ed8252d3d/free-screen-saver

Elisabeth is one of my collectors and a mother like myself. Elisabeth became a dear friend of mine after meeting her at a moms retreat. I was so moved by her and her story. Little did I know that I would one day be asked to create a painting in honor of her son Graham. I was touched and it was one of the most beautiful and emotional experiences I ever had. I am so grateful for Elisabeth, for having the courage to be on my podcast and share her story. Fentanyl poisoning is on the rise and there needs to be more awareness. Let’s prevent another tragedy and share her story. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Graham.

In this episode I share lessons and quotes from the book The War of Art. I talk about resistance, fear and procrastination. Let’s get through these limitations so you can be creative your were meant to be.

In this episode we talk about colors and how they affect us, healing through colors, numerology and Reiki. Brian Kukan was a high school math teacher for 13 years before leaving the profession to pursue a more spiritually-focused lifestyle. Brian teaches Jikiden Reiki classes and provides Reiki sessions in his healing room in Los Angeles and distant treatments for others around the globe, and he gives online Numerology readings and teaches Numerology workshops. He is also a gigging bass player performing all around Southern California. http://www.lareikiguy.com/

Time to let go of all those THINGS that are causing congestion and stagnation in your studio space. I realized a long time ago the importance of letting go of material things to clear the energy of my space and bring in new energy. Everything is so much lighter and just better. We can live happier, simpler, and more conscious lives as creatives just by being more minimalistic.

In this episode Jennifer Verge talks about getting out of the box and out of your comfort zone and following your intuition. Jennifer Verge is a photographer and figuative artist living in Venice Beach. With a unique industrial style she transfers her images onto repurposed wood incorporating found object and mixed media. Her work is filled with positive messaging and light! You don’t want to miss this episode!

https://www.jennifervergeart.com/

In this episode I talk about the most recent commissioned piece I worked on and how I got through some of the challenges. I also give some tips on how to make it a better experience and less stressful. Find me on IG @sherylbenjy_art and www.sherylbenjy.com.

How can you find your unique style in what you create? Joseph Mayernik will give you some pointers and talk about how he got into creating Comic Book art. At 6’4”, it’s little wonder Joseph likes thinking big. He’s an art director, illustrator, thespian, author, business owner, radio DJ, father & husband, and fine artist known as Hero Collage where he takes vintage comic books reinterpreting them into large-scale works of art.

Yes, he cuts up vintage comic books into tiny pieces. Sacrilege? Travesty? Quite possibly, but each work of art allows the comics to reach their fullest potential. Each one takes what is meant to be viewed as linear, and explodes it on a flat surface to be enjoyed all at once. Each art consists of only certain comics within the book title, and no other random comic titles are included as filler. Joseph’s work was recently seen at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan during the 21st annual Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition in April of 2022. In addition, Joseph has been in exhibitions from Florida to Michigan and New York, to California, and has many works of art in private collections across the United States.

IG: @herocollage. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life (Learn In and Use It for Life) https://a.co/d/grofQNr. To contact Sheryl Benjy or purchase an artwork please go to www.sherylbenjy.com or IG: @sherylbenjy_art