When you are up against something tricky or it’s something that you don’t have the skill for yet or it’s just find boring, how do you handle it? Do you look for ways to get around it, or maybe you plan to just not do that step, or maybe you give up on the project all together? Or do you look at it as a challenge or, at the very least, shrug and think, that’s just part of what I need to do to get this great result I’m so looking forward to?

Find out why hard work is not always thought of as good work these days, where that idea comes into play in the studio and why it can really diminish your experience and even what you get out of your most accomplished efforts. I’ll also have some of my own tips and tricks to not just get through the hard work but to reset your brain so you see and embrace the value and all the joy that comes from doing “hard” work.

Other Resources mentioned:

And vote! Go here to register in your area and get the info you need on local candidates and propositions:Vote411.org

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Do you consciously go looking for inspiration or is it usually serendipitous? Do you find inspiration mostly when you are adventuring out in the world, like on trips or day excursions, or is your source primarily online or in books or magazines? Maybe you find it in the people you know or your everyday world, the place you live and the things around you? Most importantly, how do you hold onto those inspirations so they’re ready for you when you need them?

In this episode, I share with you a new practice for not just finding inspiration but recording and using it in the studio. Learn to develop a ready source of inspiration that comes from recognizing your aesthetics, motivations, and joys because in doing so, you tap into your unique artistic eye and feed your unique artistic voice.

Other Resources mentioned:

Matthew Dicks:

https://matthewdicks.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@matthewjohndicks

Random image sources:

https://www.generatormix.com/random-image-generator

https://www.pexels.com/

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Is evolution and change something you strive for in your art or do you aim for steady, predictable work maybe in hopes of steady predictable sales? There is no right or wrong answer to that question, but as you will hear in this conversation with veteran artist Kathleen Dustin, there are advantages as well as risks involved in changing up your art and evolving as an artist.

Come join Kathleen and I for a lively discussion on the subject as well as hearing stories of her creative journey and how the choices and risks that she took brought her a long, successful, and fulfilling artistic career.

Contact my guest:

Kathleen Dustin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleendustin/

Kathleen Dustin’s website https://kathleendustin.com/shop/

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Photo: Pod Purses by Kathleen Dustin

Music by Playsound