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A Body of Work: What Is It and Why Do You Need One?
What exactly is a body of work and how do artists create one? How many artworks are in a body of work? Do you only need one for exhibiting?
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Theme ISN’T Subject: How to Make Your Art Stand Out
What is the theme of your art? How does the theme of art differ from the subject? Why is the theme important to help your art resonate with your audience?
Learn how to finish every creative project you start, with this definitive guide to finishing.
Become a Finisher!
How to use Pinterest to explore ideas for your creative work.
And hone your unique voice at the same time!
What if you let go of half of the projects you're currently trying to juggle?
Would it lead to increased creative productivity in the end?
Achieving mastery is not just about hours spent.
Discover 3 essential components of a practice plan.
Reduce your chance of failure!
Make sure your goals are NEGOTIATED as well as SMART.
In the Studio
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Why I Love Acrylic Paint but Want to Ditch It
Artists' acrylic paints are fundamentally liquid plastic. So I'm searching for an eco-friendly alternative which fits my creative process and workflow. Join me?
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What is an Artist’s Book? And why do artists make them?
Artists’ books are difficult to define. Here's a guide to help you recognise these book-like works of art and understand why artists make them.
Creative Habits
Creative habits getting derailed by life’s ups and downs?
This will ensure you stay connected to your practice when your routine is disrupted.
Do you start a new habit full of bright-eyed enthusiasm, only to find that after a few weeks or days, you don’t keep up your practice? This could be the reason…
Creative Practice
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Simple, Powerful Techniques for Cultivating Creative Flow
Flow is the missing magic ingredient you need to get in touch with your Muse. Try these simple, powerful techniques to reliably get into a state of creative flow.
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For Really GOOD Ideas, You Need to Make Space For Incubation
What is the incubation stage in the creative process? And why is this unconscious phase such an important component in the generation of new ideas?
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9 years of content is a lot to process! (Some old posts are available as PDF downloads within the new articles.)