Inspiration

It was on September 13th, when she was just 13 years old, that Orelle was struck by a car as she crossed 13th Street. Unlucky number 13. Orelle spent the remainder of her short life in pain, finally finding peace when she took her last breath exactly 13 months later on October 13th, 1932. It …

The Ghosts in Our Blood Read More »

It was the last day of the College Art Association conference in Washington DC and I was beat. I’d spent weeks preparing for it. And then 4 long days either in meetings or chasing more meetings. I’d attended sessions, made new contacts, and talked to dozens of artists about their practice. It was a fabulous …

How Having Fun Can Save You *no, seriously Read More »

  Jack was 90 years old and still the town rascal. I first met Jack when he came to my rescue in the pub. I had just moved to England, to Tunbridge Wells, a small town outside of London. Hearing my American accent, the Brits were having a go at me about the war. World …

He Did It His Way Read More »

I hang my head in shame to admit that I’ve been busy with more important things than my own creativity. And this is what I teach other artists not to do! Here’s the story: You may not know this but Companion and I have been collaborating on a musical. That’s right, as in play. He’s …

No time for creativity? Eat more cake! Read More »

 Have you ever found yourself questioning if you’re good enough? Or maybe you overthink something you did or something you said? Sometimes we get stuck in those thoughts, wondering about the judgments and opinions of others. I’ve learned that it comes down to a CHOICE. Believe me, making this one choice has changed everything …

Artist: The Best Choice You Can Make Read More »

Thailand is a place known around the globe for its immense natural beauty, distinctive cuisine and a land punctuated by farmland and rice fields. But what about Thailand as a place known for galleries and art? Thai painter Ta Thimkaeo says, “Here in Thailand, art isn’t viewed the same way as it is in other …

From Sweatshop to Art Studio Read More »

It was Day 16 of my crowd-funding campaign and I had only cried in public once. Twice. Online crowd-funding is not for the faint of heart. This was a several years ago, when I was raising the funds to create The Working Artist. It was my dream to create an online business school for artists …

The 8-Year Old Artist’s Message Read More »

 As an artist, you are meant to be adventurous and inquisitive. You want to learn,to play and to experiment. That’s a good thing! But when it comes to your creative practice, this blessing can actually be a curse.  So what’s an artist to do? Watch this video to learn my advice for how you …

For artists that have too many interests Read More »