Practice is not for Perfection

Almost everyone grew up hearing this mantra, “Parctice makes perfect!” It was drilled into our heads by parents, teachers, and clergy with good intentions. They wanted us to do well in life. The saying was meant to reinforce the values of self-discipline, determination, hard work, and persistance. Nothing wrong with that. Perfection is an OutdatedContinue reading “Practice is not for Perfection”

Beautiful or Meaningful?

Sometimes we view artwork with subconscious beliefs that prevent us from truely appreciating it. These same beliefs can also block us from creating art or expressing our true creative nature in everyday life. What kind of beliefs am I talking about? None of these beliefs are true unless you believe them! Unfortunately, we’re mostly notContinue reading “Beautiful or Meaningful?”

The Process is the Purpose

Many things happen in the brain when we actively engage in creative processes. People who are highly creative have unique neuron connectivity that causes them to be able to think outside the box. On the other hand, people who tend to not think creatively have more repetitive thought patterns. Their neurons tend to connect inContinue reading “The Process is the Purpose”

Mixed Media Collage

Mixed media is exactly what it sounds like: using more than one type of media to creat a piece of art. So, you might be doing a painting in acrylic and decide to add some line work with oil pastels or ink. Or maybe you have some tissue paper painted with black and white shapesContinue reading “Mixed Media Collage”

Creative Exploration Partners

Have you always wanted to be more creative but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried some art or craft classes but can’t seem to keep it going. You might find excuses like, “I don’t have time, the supplies cost too much, or nothing I do turns out the way I want it to.“Continue reading “Creative Exploration Partners”