A travel art kit is a handy thing to have if you keep an art journal or notebook that you doodle and create in. Keeping some basic supplies with you on the go is an antidote to scrolling on your phone and helps you cement your creative practice by allowing you to do it wherever […]
The Fine Art of Finishing Things
It’s so easy to start new projects; finishing things can be harder. Here are some tips to get you through. There’s something about the chill in the air in the mornings these days. It makes me want to make things. Maybe more importantly, it makes me want to finish things. I am a great starter. […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Being a Dabbler
Being a dabbler is a great way to learn new things. It’s probably the way we’re all supposed to be. I spent the weekend with a few of my favorite kick-ass ladies at our self-styled working retreat lovingly acronymed tcoyos. We’ve been doing this for more than three years and, honestly, I don’t know what […]
15 Things to Do Instead of Checking Facebook
I’ve been trying to stay away from Facebook lately. Don’t get me wrong; I love the idea of Facebook. Seeing what other people are up to, being able to easily offer encouragement or wish someone a happy birthday is a lot of fun. But it is such a time suck and I know I need […]
Stuff You’ll Want to Read: On Keeping a Journal
Learn why keeping a journal is so important for creative people (and everyone else) and how to get started. Affiliate links are included for your convenience. I have been a devotee of morning pages on and off throughout my adult life, and have been doing them almost daily for about three years now. I love […]
Stuff You’ll Want to Read: On Living a Creative Life
I read a lot of stuff every week and it seemed like this week in particular there was a lot of good stuff about living a creative life and just having the right attitude about things that I thought was valuable and worth sharing. I’d love to know what you’re reading, too! That’s Not Your […]
On Seeing Hamilton and the Value of Experience
I’ve been on a “Hamilton” fast all month. The cast recording and the mixtape. It’s been really hard for a person who listened to one or the other most weeks for the past eight months or so. But there was a really good reason for it. (And I was reading the Chernow book, which kept […]