“We do not always create works of art, but rather, experiments.
It is not our intention to fill museums. We are gathering experience.”
Josef Albers
6 things I did to become a happy artist (and you can too!)
I talk about being a 'happy artist' a lot. It's in the name of my membership for artists, the Happy Artist Studio. So what do I really mean when I say that? It looks different for everyone, but I've noticed over the years that while we each have a completely unique...
What does it look like to become a happy artist? :: Anna’s story
I talk a lot about the Happy Artist Studio. I mean, of course I do, it's a big part of my work! And I love it and think it's brilliant, but then I'm pretty biased. 😉 But sometimes, especially if you're considering joining us, it's good to hear from someone who's...
Struggle to call yourself an artist?
This post is all about the 'I am an Artist' challenge. Although the live session has now passed, you can still take the challenge in your own time. Click here to do that. ~~~~ Back in 2013, I had a conversation that, little did I know at the time, was going to change...
An Ode to Art – Come Back to This When You Lose Your Way
An ode to art and just some of its many life changing, invaluable, unconditional gifts. Read and remember! 😊💕 Art doesn't ask us to be pretty, or taller, or more this, or less that. It doesn't need us to weigh less, or be more interesting, or more intelligent,...
How to decide when and where to invest in your art
This post was originally an Artnote. If you'd like to receive my artist letters in your inbox, you can sign up here. I recently hired someone to help me in my business, because I'd reached the end of what I could do by myself with the knowledge and experience I...
Interview on the Artish Plunge Podcast
It was my great pleasure to talk to Kristy Battani in an interview on the Artish Plunge podcast recently, and I'm thrilled to be able to share it with you today! Kristy and I crossed paths when she asked if she could read my blog post, Swimming Lessons for Artists, on...
Tips for Finding Your Artist Voice: A Q&A Video
Every month I record a Q&A video for members of the Happy Artist Studio, which lives inside the membership and answers the questions sent to me that month. It's a very informal arrangement; I like to think of it as us sitting at my kitchen table with a coffee,...
How to deal with three common artist worries
Recently inside the Happy Artist Studio, a member asked a great question that brought up three common artist worries I see holding people back. I'm digging into it further today because these worries, or demons, as I call them, are something we all confront from time...
My interview on the Art Conversations podcast
I've been on a couple of podcasts in my time, and if I'm going to be completely honest, it's something I've always found incredibly difficult. But I've been doing a lot of focused and intentional mindset work in the past few years, and my self image and ability to...
My interview on the Creative Nature Podcast
I spoke with Yarrow Magdalena for their Creative Nature podcast back in January. Yarrow asked some great, thoughtful questions, and we had a lovely rambling conversation that included topics like: The effect the pandemic had on my art and practice The power of...
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