Art Supply House & Custom FramingMost people tell themselves that if they felt better, they’d do the thing—when it’s actually doing the thing that makes you feel better. ~ Mark Manson We often tell ourselves that we’ll finally start creating when we feel more inspired, more confident, or “ready.” But the truth is, it’s the act of making art that […]
The scariest moment is always just before you start. ~ Stephen King Dropped my daughter off at forest school yesterday. It was the first day back and she was a bundle of nerves. She was excited but nervous but once we arrived and she settled in, her smile was back. Funny how quickly fears can […]
The artist is not a special kind of person; rather, each person is a special kind of artist. ~ Ananda Coomaraswamy In some art magazine, I read the following and thought you should know that it applies to you, too: I hope you all know how important you are. Your uniqueness as artists – in […]
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~ Pablo Picasso Ever crammed your day with chores only to ditch art? I’ve done that. I might start out the day with good intentions (even having an art project in mind) but then end up juggling chores and work tasks instead. Coordinating schedules, […]
A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want. Indeed, the moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries […]
When you’re younger, it’s easy to underestimate how fleeting the days can be. Each choice matters. Each day matters. When you’re older, it’s easy to underestimate how much opportunity you still have. Don’t talk yourself out of it. It’s never too late to start. ~ James Clear Of course, we talk about creative pursuits. Drawing, […]
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. ~ Robert Collier Many of us have big dreams. We want to be artists, authors, or musicians. But dreaming is only the first step. To be a painter, you need to paint every day. To be a writer, you need to write […]
Endless curiosity, observation, and a great amount of joy in the thing. ~ George Grosz In our society, especially when it comes to hobbies like creating, we often highlight success and overlook the importance of failure. Yet, failure is crucial to our growth. Just like Thomas Edison, who found countless ways that didn’t work before […]
If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together There was an art supply trade show in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. So… some of us went to it (including Matthew’s 4-year old daughter – who was absolutely the hit of the show – pretty sure we’re […]
Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. ~ Joshua J. Marine Ever have one of those days when things just don’t seem to work out quite right? Maybe you head to work and realize you’ve got a flat tire. Or have an electric circuit go out and be […]