Art Supply House & Custom FramingIf you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. ~ Vincent van Gogh I recently listened to a podcast where the speaker shared the mantra that helped him successfully complete important projects even while dealing with the chaos that life hurled at […]
The easiest way to do art is to dispense with success and failure altogether and just get on with it. ~ Stephen Nachmanovitch I ran across a few different quotes that I thought were worth sharing. So here are a few of them: And here are some more quotes: Hopefully at least one of these […]
The art of resting is a part of the art of working. ~ John Steinbeck This quote was shared with me and I thought it was worth passing along: My dad likes to call the stretches of time where you’re not creating ‘dreaming periods’ and says that they’re meant to allow you to absorb all […]
We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. ~ John F Kennedy The Art Supply House has been here since 2002 – for and because of you. We’ve had a mix of caretakers and curators during that time, but one constant is our commitment to supporting […]
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. ~ W.B. Yeats Ever notice how two people can live right next door to each other, work at the same place, even walk the same neighborhood streets—and yet, seem to exist in completely different worlds? It all comes down to […]
What you keep to yourself you lose; what you give away, you keep forever. ~ Axel Munthe Isn’t it awesome to make something just for you? That feeling when you’re drawing, writing, or creating something and it just clicks—it’s the best! But here’s the thing: keeping all your cool stuff hidden away in a drawer […]
It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Give yourself permission to be a beginner. ~ Julia Cameron, The Artists Way So many people hold back from making art, or trying a new style, because they’re afraid to be bad at it. They want to skip the awkward, messy stages and […]
Possibility is not a luxury; it is as crucial as bread. ~ Judith Butler I recently ran across this comic and just had to share: Sometimes, the joy of creativity isn’t about making anything at all. It’s just about being surrounded by inspiration, feeling that spark of endless potential. There’s a unique thrill in having […]
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. ~ Thomas Edison I’ve often heard (and shared) the advice to make more art. So often, it seems that the secret to quality lies in quantity. Here’s a different way of thinking about this, in case it lands differently. Someone wanted to learn […]
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~ Walt Disney When it comes to creative work, we all dream of finding that secret shortcut – the one thing that will suddenly unlock our potential or make the process easier. Alas, the real cheat code is usually the work we’re avoiding. […]