How Limitations Help Us Create
There are a lot of persuasive theories about why many artists create their best work before they become famous. It could be a sense of “hunger” or exuberant naivety or…
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Author: Shane Mehling
Three Ways To See Your Art With Fresh Eyes
Every artist has to operate in a bubble. That is the only way to pursue your vision, by being isolated from outside influences and finding your own path. But while…
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Let Your Art Teach You How To Make It
Trying to complete a project requires nearly infinite factors, with so much swirling around your environment and in your head. But there is one huge influence on our project that…
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Stay Creative: Work Like a Grown-Up, Think Like a Kid
When we are young, our work usually stinks. It’s not our fault -- we’re just starting out. We haven’t put in very much time yet; we haven’t learned invaluable techniques;…
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Creative Breaks: Why You Should Take One Immediately
When we leave our houses or apartments and head somewhere else, we (usually) know when we will be back. And while we’re usually focused on the leaving, there is a…
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When is the Best Time to Work on Your Art?
Every great artist gets asked certain questions, one of them always being, “What time of day do you work?” This bit of curiosity, of course, is usually because the answer…
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Inspire Yourself by Inspiring Others
You will only get empathy from other artists when you talk about being worried what critics will think of your work. Those who take their art seriously can often be…
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Don’t be Intimidated by the 10,000 Hour Rule
Malcolm Gladwell got a lot of press when he created the 10,000 Hour Rule. In his book Outliers, this rule means that to attain “greatness” in a certain field, you…
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Be Realistic Tomorrow, Daydream Today
There are times where every artist has to deal with cold, hard reality. Many factors in life, despite our best efforts, bring us back down to earth and show us…
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How to Share a Practice Space
Being in a band is not always the easiest thing in the world. But between trying to score good shows, write good music and keep everyone in the band on…
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