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The Lone Wolf Artist | RSS.com How much are you influenced by others in your artwork and do you think it helps or hinders or is just kind of a neutral aspect of your interaction with the people and world beyond your studio? I’d like to put forth an argument for being a lone wolf. […]

Design Dip: Space to Create In | RSS.com After a little break, I’m back with a new design focus for you… the concept of Space. I go over the wide range of implications from positive and negative space, to boundaries and limitations, to the mental and temporal space all creatives need for a fulfilling artistic

Interpreting Texture & Time Off for Sage | RSS.com How often, when you are creating something, do you ask yourself “What kind of texture do I want?” Or, more importantly, “Why did I choose this texture?” I think we can all agree that texture is an extremely important part of all types of arts and

The True Source of Your Art | RSS.com For Episode #42, I couldn’t go small. This had to be the answer to life, the universe, and everything (nod to my fellow nerds out there who get the reference.) But seriously, this is a really full, rich episode contemplating everything from the source of our unique

The Hard & Complex Essence of Simplicity | RSS.com What is your relationship with simplicity in your creative endeavors? Have you ever explored the many advantages of learning to create simple pieces, even if it’s just for practice or exploratory work? Well, whether you have or not, you can get a lot out of this

Should Art Be Easy? | RSS.com Do you find any aspect of your art making process easy or are you looking for ways to make it easier, simpler, looking for shortcuts, and why? And in what area do you do that? In this episode, Brett and I wander through the highs and lows of the

The Language of Shape & Form | RSS.com What is the role of shape and form in your art? Do you have standard shapes and forms that you find you default to or are you constantly searching for the right ones? Join me in this third installment of my design lessons series for an overview

Remodeling the Creative Mind w/Christine Dumont | RSS.com How do you get your mind out of it’s usual ruts to find new and exciting solutions and ideas for your creative work? It’s more than just looking for new inspiration. It takes a little mental remodeling. Find out more about this remodeling of the mind along

Selfishly Generous Art | RSS.com Is making art, in essence, a selfish act, or is it a generous act in that we are taking something of ourselves and putting it out into the world for others to enjoy? As it turns out it’s both and more. Come join me for this discussion of the role

Be Heard to Be Seen w/Meghana Giridhar of Let’s Curate | RSS.com Are there things that you avoid doing or progression in your artistic career that you have not attempted because there are things you are uncomfortable with or just don’t know where to start? Those are the kinds of things discussed with my guest,