This was my first post.
‘I have joined The Artists Way blog as I am still exploring art, and would like to continue this exciting journey. I hope to gain more confidence with my creativity, rather than hold back, which I often do. ‘
In addition to the above, I wanted to find ways and [...]
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A more creative life
Posted in Contributor Posts, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way on May 13, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Message Board
Posted in Contributor Posts, Ideas, Inspirations, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way on May 11, 2008 | 3 Comments »
For those of us who have gone through this program with us and participated this time around, I’ve created a message board over at Yahoo! for us to continue our creativity journey. You have to be approved to join so please put your blog address in the comments section.
The link is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theartistswayblog/
Join us there!
So, what will [...]
Partner needed…
Posted in Contributor Posts, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way, Thoughts on May 7, 2008 | 7 Comments »
No, I’ve not started a personals site here. Ha! I’m simply posting up a request I got through the comments. Many of you may have seen it already but I thought I would post it more prominently for better response.
Beachsoul said:
Hi, I found your site and have lurked along the way, but never got around [...]
Creativity Contract – Will you sign?
Posted in Artist's Dates, Contributor Posts, Ideas, Inspirations, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way, Thoughts on May 7, 2008 | 9 Comments »
~ CREATIVITY CONTRACT ~
My name is ___________________. I am a recovering creative person. To further my growth and my joy, I now commit myself to the following self-nurturing plans:
Morning pages have been an important part of my self-nurturing and self-discovery. I, __________________, hereby commit myself to continuing to work with them for [...]
Blasting Through Blocks
Posted in Contributor Posts, Hurdles, Ideas, Miscellaneous, Thoughts on April 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
WARNING: THIS IS A POWERFUL EXERCISE; IT CAN DO FATAL DAMAGE TO A CREATIVE BLOCK!
Beginning any new project, it’s a good idea to ask your artist a few simple questions. These Q’s will help remove common bugaboos standing between your artist and the work. (Refer to page 159 in TAW for examples of [...]
Week 9: Recovering a Sense of Compassion
Posted in Contributor Posts, Inspirations, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way, Thoughts on April 6, 2008 | 7 Comments »
This week finds us facing the internal blocks to creativity. It may be tempting to abandon ship at this point. Don’t! We will explore and acknowledge the emotional difficulties that beset us in the past as we made creative efforts. We will undertake healing the shame of past failures. We will gain in compassion as [...]
The Ivory Power
Posted in Contributor Posts, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way, Thoughts on April 1, 2008 | 9 Comments »
As artists, we are subject to enough criticism as it is without having to include our teachers / professors / mentors in the mix. If included, these people can prove to be even more menacing than others might be.
Why?
Because they could likely be blocked creatives, and we know what being backed up can make [...]
Reminder: Progress NOT Perfection!!!
Posted in Contributor Posts, Hurdles, Inspirations, Miscellaneous, Thoughts, Uncategorized on February 24, 2008 | 9 Comments »
I thought it might be good to have a wee reminder as we go into Week 3.
The Artist’s Way isn’t about being perfect… NONE of us are and that isn’t our goal as we journey along this path. As was mentioned when we first started out… our goal is PROGRESS not perfection.
If you only do [...]
Please notice…
Posted in Contributor Posts, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’d like to call your attention to the Bulletin Board feature at the top of the page here on the blog. I added it today so that I can post little tidbits of news, reminders, calls for input, etc. without really needing to post or get comment feedback. So, be sure to check it periodically [...]
In order to be an artist, I must:
Posted in Inspirations, Miscellaneous, The Artist's Way on February 13, 2008 | 13 Comments »
1. Show up at the page. Use the page to rest, to dream, to try.
2. Fill the well by caring for my artist.
3. Set small and gentle goals and meet them.
4. Pray for guidance, courage, and humility.
5. Remember that it is far harder and more painful to be a blocked [...]
