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.

  • Telling My Dreams to the Moon and Stars

    How much would I pay to go to the moon? I don’t think I would. I would much rather answer Austin Kleon’s question of What do you do with your dreams? What do I do with my dreams? I tell… Continue reading

    Telling My Dreams to the Moon and Stars
  • Exploring Watercolor Doodles for Beginners

    I thought painting on large paper would be hard to fill up. I like the large page and am having fun filling up the page with watercolor doodles. I had an idea of a specific pink and green. Then I… Continue reading

    Exploring Watercolor Doodles for Beginners
  • Pink Pumpkins

    I have been seeing a lot of pink pumpkins. In general, there has been a lot of pink Halloween decor. There was also Summerween. Cat Coq suggested creating a portfolio of seasonal decor. This week it was pumpkins. I used… Continue reading

    Pink Pumpkins
  • What is My Favorite Hobby?

    My favorite hobby is art. In fact, it isn’t a hobby for me, but rather something I have to do. I notice that when I don’t create, I am not as peaceful. When I get sick, I stop painting but… Continue reading

    What is My Favorite Hobby?
  • Some Projects Work

    and some don’t. Yet in every project there’s new color, a new way to use an old tool. In every project there is practice and YOU. Keep making art. I had a simple idea with ornaments and created these flowers.… Continue reading

    Some Projects Work
  • We All Have Ideas

    Here are my ideas. It has been a few days since I have picked up a paint brush. I have had a lack of energy. Mostly, I am trying to finish up a coloring book. There was a lot of… Continue reading

    We All Have Ideas