Artist Mindset

The mindset of an artist should be free and confident. Here you will find quotes, art inspired by artists and the lessons learned from encouraging others to express their creativity and nourish the spirit of boundless curiosity.

  • I Get Lost in My Art!

    What is that saying? You have to lose yourself to find yourself. You put your tools out, and you show up to explore what the tools can do. You will begin with one idea and then another. It goes on,… Continue reading

    I Get Lost in My Art!
  • What is the Lastest Thing That I Have Learned?

    This is a WordPress daily prompt, and immediately, I have an answer. I was wandering around today in a big city. It is a place I have been, but not this particular place. I walked and observed. I sat and… Continue reading

    What is the Lastest Thing That I Have Learned?
  • Bored With My Art Supplies? Absolutely Not.

    What bores you is today’s prompt on WordPress. WordPress releases daily prompts that bloggers can write a post for. I was curious about today’s prompt, and here we are! What bores me? I don’t think I get bored, well, except… Continue reading

    Bored With My Art Supplies? Absolutely Not.
  • Simply, Be Kind and Make Things!

    Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle Oh, how these words speak to me at this very moment! Simplify because why make things complicated?… Continue reading

    Simply, Be Kind and Make Things!
  • Find Your Artistic Voice: Lessons from Creating 500 Flowers

    Have you ever spread out all your sketches, drawings, or paintings and then felt like a kid in a candy store? I painted over 500 flowers using all kinds of tools. What was my goal? My goal was to surrender… Continue reading

    Find Your Artistic Voice: Lessons from Creating 500 Flowers
  • The Power of Play: Art Lessons for Everyone

    Have you ever doubted your art skills? Perhaps you think that you need to research and learn everything before you start painting. Preparation is good. Plans are good. Does preparing really bring out your best art? Your best art emerges… Continue reading

    The Power of Play: Art Lessons for Everyone