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The Myth of Absolute Originality: Breaking the Creative Block
The Inner Critic and the Ego Trap One of the sharpest criticisms we experience from our “inner critic” is the failure to be “original.” Psychologically, this is often an ego-driven protection mechanism designed to shield us from external judgment. If you refuse to create because you cannot produce something “completely original,” you effectively eliminate the
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Land of the “UFO’s” (UnFinished Objects)
UFOs and Other Space‑Devourers Creative people thrive on possibility. We keep materials on hand for snow days, sick days, sudden inspiration, or the irresistible urge to try something new. But there’s a tipping point where “being prepared” becomes “being buried.” Art supplies multiply quietly until one day you realize the very materials meant to support
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Making Time for Creativity
Every time I read an article about making more time for my creativity by getting up a half an hour earlier and devoting that time to my art, I have to laugh. Frankly, if I was the kind of person that would get up a half an hour earlier, I would probably also be the
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Mosaics 101
Supplies: As with any art or craft, there are basic supplies you will need to get started. This is a list for a beginner mosaic artist. As you gain more experience, you may wish to try specialty products not addressed here. Before You Begin Mosaics may be applied to nearly any sturdy surface, so when
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Create an Idea Nursery
Looking for inspiration? It is a good idea to collect magazines and books so you can see the things that spark your interest. Cut out inspiring ideas, articles and photos and paste them into large sketchbooks. Your book might also contain pressed flowers, leaves, bits of fabric, etc. There is no “right” way to do
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INSTICT & TRUST
People have tried to define instinct for centuries. We all have it. We all trust it. Sometimes. We tend to be better at trusting it when it comes to other people than ourselves. Your child asks to go out and it just doesn’t feel right, so you say, why don’t you play monopoly instead. You
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You don’t need to Know Everything to Start
Something that many people don’t know about law school in the US is that very little practical law is actually taught. Because each state is different, students are taught what is called “common law” – which in California is usually not the law in this state. What you are really taught during that time is
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WHY HIRE DESIGNERS?
The law of supply and demand has put many art, craft, and graphic designers at a disadvantage. Manufacturers and publishers know there is a sea of hungry young designers willing to work cheap, so why pay more? While, as an industry, we need to continue to develop new talent, the industry’s attitude towards “dispensable designers”
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JOURNEY INTO JOURNALING
I am a journaling addict. I admit it. I can’t travel, go to the doctor, or do virtually anything that involves waiting without bringing along my journal. I didn’t discover journaling until I was in my 20’s. I had dabbled with journals in my teen years, but frankly I didn’t have enough life experience to