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Permission to Make Something Ugly: The Art You’ll Actually Finish

There’s a moment—right before I start making art—when my chest tightens and my brain starts looking for the exit.

Jun 19 •

The Invisible Pause: What Happens Between Wanting to Create and Actually Starting

There’s a space that artists don’t talk about enough.Ever felt that strange heaviness between wanting to make art and actually starting? — this is for…

Jun 17 •

When Your Art (or Workshop) Gets Overwhelmed by Good Intentions

Ever tried to say something simple and ended up giving a TED Talk? Same.

Jun 15 •

The Real Reason You’re “Too Busy” to Make Art

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re “too busy” to make art, this might be the most important thing you read today.

Jun 11 •

Invisible Weights: What Might Be Blocking Your Art (And How to Let Go)

What if the reason you’re not making art isn’t a lack of discipline—but the invisible weight you didn’t know you were carrying?

Jun 5 •

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