Fostering Creativity: Art Experiences to Infuse Your Soul with Inspiration

When was the last time you felt creative joy? Merideth Hite Estevez presented this question to her Artists for Joy Creative Cluster I recently joined.  "Fuel your creative well-being with our supportive community!" A promise Merideth not only makes but supports with what she describes as a "...15-week adventure to experience joy in our creative practice …

Overcoming the Ugly Stage: Tips for Frustrated Artists and Writers

The content demonstrates a relatable experience for artists and writers. They face the "ugly stage" of their work. The tips provided are practical and valuable for overcoming these challenges. The use of AI editing features appears to be beneficial for enhancing writing quality. These features include the writing grade level and suggestions for complex words, long sentences, and unconfident words.

Balancing Artistic Creativity and Entrepreneurial Responsibilities: Practical Tips and Strategies

The post effectively captures the unique struggle of balancing artistic creativity and entrepreneurial responsibilities. It provides practical tips and strategies for managing competing demands, along with platform building support.

Discover the Symbolism Behind ‘The Rose’ Oil Painting by Jodee Luna

Artist and writer, Diane Bailey, posted a painting on Instagram of a woman with angel’s wings, holding a red rose. The descriptor read: “The Soul of a Woman - and when she believed she was loved, she began to bloom.” When I read this, I instantly remembered a promise the Lord had given me when …

Embracing Fearlessness: Finding Strength in Art and Business Challenges

"Fearless!" The word swirled in my thoughts for weeks before I dared to claim it as my word of the year. Then the painting came: a fierce tiger and determined woman nestled next to one another. The woman draws strength from what the tiger intrinsically possesses, fearlessness! Watch the progression of the painting: https://youtu.be/ouEfRx9MqWM Next …

Tapestries of Gold

Tapestries of Gold is a song produced by Deborah Keily Hanson with words by Mary A. Hannon . Truc Mai Nguyen and Jeffrey Alan Hanson sing the vocals. Listen to the song. Tapestries of Gold ℗ 2023 Deborah Keily Hanson The album cover is a redesign of my painting Welcome Home. Welcome Home is my tribute …

Overcoming ‘Never Enough Syndrome’ as a Creative: Rest and Gratitude

The content highlights the feeling of never having enough, especially for creatives, and offers tips for rest, gratitude, and a shift in perspective.

The Creative Exchange

What are creative exchanges? They're when creatives share expertise to enhance skills, overcome challenges, and achieve artistic goals. I find myself at the critical juncture of navigating my second manuscript through the rigorous editing phase of self-publishing, a process that triggers memories of past challenges. Editing proved particularly daunting during the preparation of Refrain from …

Bluebird Oil Painting and Song

Bluebird envisions hope, faith, and perseverance amid hopelessness, despair, and depression. Bluebirds are known for their joyful songs, tendency to fly long distances, and ability to survive in the most difficult of surroundings. These qualities have led bluebirds to be used in religious icons and as symbols of peace. Bluebird will grace the album cover …