Art For The Fun Of It

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Art For The Fun Of It

Art for the fun of itSometimes art can just be ‘for the fun of it’.  Enjoyable, no pressures or deadlines and purely about living in the moment and delighting in the experience.

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Being An Artist Shouldn’t Mean Always Being Alone

WavescapeOften those who are artists are quite happy with their own company and that’s perfectly fine.  We have our art, our own company and our creations … but sometimes we need more.  However, for some, we can feel a little lonely or isolated and there are definitely benefits to hanging out with other artists.

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What I Believe is Art’s Place in Society

Arts place in societyArt has become part of our civilisation since I don’t know when.  Well actually, probably since caveman days.  It is unarguably present in all aspects of our culture and activities.  All of the significant historical events are brought to commemoration through the arts.  Perhaps that is where (or why) we have the phrase “a picture says a thousand words”.  It is the most important record in every society there is.  It is through these that people are brought together as great accomplishments are being remembered and particular values are reinforced.

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What is Your Advice / Tips for Making It In the Art Industry?

What is Your Advice Tips for Making It In the Art IndustryThere are so many things happening in the art world.  At times it can be a bit intimidating especially for newcomers. There is a need to cope with the realities of the ever-changing era of this vast art industry.  Life of an artist is a bittersweet mix of an infinite sea of uncertain arrangements, profitable demands, and aggressive competitiveness.

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How I Cope with Artist’s Block

We’ve heard of writer’s block, but have you heard about artist’s block?

How I cope with artist's block

Frightening as it may seem, the phrase is essentially the absence of creativity; something no artist wants in his life. Although it is not an unusual experience for an artist’s imagination to dry up – which can be frustrating, particularly if you are meeting a deadline or have to produce a piece for an occasion. The process of bringing back inspiration into your craft can be demanding but is well worthwhile.

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15 Ways to Avoid Artist’s Block or Creative Block

15 ways to avoid artist block or creative block

Artist’s block or creative block really is no different from writer’s block. As an author of six business books, the same principles that I opted there work also with art and creativity.

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Getting Ready to Be Artistic

 

Getting Ready to be artisticAs an artist, I am sometimes asked about how I get started, create my creative environment or even just ‘getting stuff done’ and be artistic.  Here are my thoughts and shares on the subject:

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