Some types of improvement are difficult to notice unless we spend intentional time to notice them.
Category: Making
Thinking in solutions
No matter how much we try, our default seems to be to articulate problems we see in the ways we think they can be solved.
The first mark
Sitting down to draw is intimidating, but sitting down to make the first mark might be helpful way to get started.
The gaze
Defining one’s art style goes beyond materials. It lies at something deeper, perhaps something akin to a default way of looking.
Personal exploration before publishing
In a world driven by ‘who’s it for’ thinking, maybe, sometimes, what matters most with art is that the ‘who’ is ‘you’?
Fewer decisions
Art is overwhelming enough, but we can make it easier on ourselves (and have a holiday at the same time) by imposing constraints.
Running out of room
How much space does one need to do their best work? And, is it about the space? Or is it about the mindset and routine?
Important work
With only so many hours in a lifetime, how on Earth does one prioritise where to spend that time in art?
The socially adjusted artist
What does it mean to be a ‘tortured artist’ and is there another way?
Protecting ideas
Is it better to protect and remunerate one’s ideas as happens in copyright, or is it better to open-source them?