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.

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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.

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Matthew Dicks:

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

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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.

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

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

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We all use shortcuts sometimes. Some of use shortcuts a lot. But how do you know when using them is advantageous and when they put you at risk of missing out on a great experience or the full potential of your work?

This little chat today goes over the true necessity of shortcuts and the sometimes unexpected things we miss out on when used imprudently. Take a break and kick back for this short but important little chat about the place of shortcuts in creative work.

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Have you ever tried to visualize the relationship of colors in three dimensions? It's not some fancy trick. It's actually fairly easy to do so with the right tools.

My guest in this episode is Tracy Holmes, the creator of the Breakthrough Colour system. We're going to talk about what that system is and how the BTC concepts can help you create a better understanding and mastery of color. We'll also discuss the creation of color palettes as well as discuss the wonderful tools she has coming up to help you take your color skills to the next level.

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Sign up for the mailing list: https://www.breakthroughcolour.com/

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you fail or fall short of your expectations? Are you hard on yourself? Do you get frustrated or have moments when you just want to give up? The fact is, most people do. It’s just part of the human experience but that doesn’t mean it’s not difficult or valid. What it is though, is something to be aware of and have a game plan for dealing with it so it doesn’t get in the way of enjoying your creative experience, or any life experience!

That’s what I’m speaking about today. This is a really casual conversation filled with little stories and a few tangents, but it’s a very human look at the very human side of being a creative in this crazy complicated world.

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Have you struggled with creating color palettes or even just deciding what colors go well together? Today’s chat is a real eye-opener, breaking through the restrictive, although not wholly useless, traditional color schemes to unveil the simple reason why some colors go together better than others and how to unerringly identify what colors work well in combination and why others don’t.

Pull out a CMY color wheel, if you have one, so you can visually play along or bring this one up on your screen: https://tenthmusearts.com/product/cmywheel/

I promise, will never look at color combinations the same way again!

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We talk a lot about not giving up in our societies. We talk about persistence and all the ways that you can accomplish and finish things, but how often do we talk about the importance of setting things aside when they aren't fulfilling our needs?

In this episode, I’ll speak about why giving up can be a really great thing to do, when it is the right choice, and how to figure out whether persisting or setting aside particular pieces, projects, or goals is the right thing for you. Because sometimes, not only is it ok to give up, it is the best thing for you and your creative work.

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