Tag: thinking

There are seasons of life when daily studio work isn’t much of an option. A reminder to myself that being intentional is key.

Where I encourage you to make things joyfully and be your own biggest cheerleader. Do you need a pep talk this week? This is it.

The genesis of my current in-progress art book called “Into the Unknown.” I talk about the work I’ve done on it already and next steps.

I spend time unpacking the making of my first ever sweater for myself. It won’t be my last because I had a blast making it.

I dunno man, Generative AI is straight trash and I don’t know how to soft-pedal a version where I don’t call it apocalyptic garbage.

What does creating our own personal Masters of Fine Arts program look like? What elements does it need to contain?

Where I talk about the artist classic self-help book The Artist’s Way and share a great video by a fellow artist.

Frustrating Yarn Week is Art Retreat Week’s annoying sibling where I sit with my problem projects and think about what they are teaching me.

I am pondering my struggles making crochet things for my art and where I can be more forgiving with either the process or myself.

I created my own artist residency in 2023 that I called Art Retreat Week. This is my third year treating myself to my own personal art camp.

A list of some of my favorite things on the blog from over the years. I hope you dig in and find something you need here.

Does paper have energy on it’s own? For me it does! I take a look at what gives me creative energy which then runs my practice.

This week I talk about a few foundational practices that I’ve been relearning, renewing, or contemplating adding in.

I love the poem “Why I am not a painter” by Frank O’Hara. All my sardine art keeps it fresh in my mind so I can remember to slow down.

A few videos and quotes from around the internet that are inspiring me to get moving in my work right now. Don’t water it down.