What stops art from feeling authentic and unique?

What stops art from feeling authentic and unique?

Welcome back! Have you ever felt the pull between play and creation, like there’s a sweet spot right in the middle, but it may be difficult to find? Let me show you what I mean... So often, we go straight into planning and strategizing, aiming for a specific outcome....

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Struggling with perfectionism? Check this out…

Struggling with perfectionism? Check this out…

I’m still in Morocco, and everyone is at lunch, so I’m taking time to make art! While painting, I’ve been thinking about a powerful moment we experienced during our morning session. A big takeaway from these retreats was made crystal clear. Here’s the story…...

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Allow your art to shift how you feel…

Allow your art to shift how you feel…

I’m in Portugal for an Art2Life Retreat. A cool question came up on the first day that I want to share with you. It’s such a common issue. Watch here… https://vimeo.com/1018405305 I often talk about staying connected to your feelings to make your best art…but what if...

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Staying present in your practice is everything!

Staying present in your practice is everything!

I’m still in Greece and I find myself noticing everything more here. A stunning shade of blue, or a texture on a wall can stop me in my tracks! I’m taking tons of photos and I know they will inform my new art. What makes all this possible is presence. Here’s how I...

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Mixing the perfect blue…

Mixing the perfect blue…

Hello everyone I’m coming to you from Paros, Greece! This island is so beautiful! The colors pop among the whites of the buildings. There’s an amazing blue accent on many doors and windows. While on a run, I saw a big white church with a blue door. I love it so much...

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My Favorite Travel Setup…

My Favorite Travel Setup…

I’m coming to you from Mykonos, Greece today! I love checking out new places. The water, boats, and colors here are all so beautiful. When traveling I always bring art materials as well as the things I need to film what I’m doing so I can share it with you. Check it...

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Trust yourself in the art-making process…

Trust yourself in the art-making process…

This week I made a painting with my long-time friend, Artist and Art2Life Coach, Noah Woods! We had a blast playing and collaborating. We each brought our sensibilities to this painting. Check it out here. https://vimeo.com/1008924780?share=copy#t=0 What’s cool is I...

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Let’s talk about problem-solving in your art…

Let’s talk about problem-solving in your art…

I’m working on a new piece and thought I’d let you listen in on my thinking when I see problem areas. In parts of this painting, many things are visually tangled. Too many elements colliding are just distracting. It’s like furniture in a room that’s not placed right -...

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