Creativity ~ Art ~ Life
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Why Tracing Can Actually Help You Become a Better Artist
Few topics in the art world spark debate as quickly as tracing. Some artists see it as “cheating.” Others quietly use it as part of their learning process. But when tracing is used intentionally — not as a shortcut, but as a study method — it can help develop real artistic skills. In fact,…
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Freedom, Fireworks & Fabric Scraps: A Creative’s Love Letter to the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July has always been a holiday filled with traditions. We all love watching the flags waving proudly in the summer breeze. We swim in the pool or play in the water during the day. Then the families gather together around picnic tables enjoying the grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, while the…
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Paint Happens: Why I Created a Journal That Encourages Us to Create
Somewhere along the way, people start believing they have to be “good” at art to enjoy it. They hesitate.They erase.They compare.They quit before they even begin. And honestly… that’s the part that breaks my heart. Because creativity was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be explored, felt, and yes—sometimes completely messed…
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Let’s Find Your Creativity!
Time to Shift Your Way of Thinking Discover Your Style Start Small and Build Your Confidence Creativity – the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. Oxford dictionary Style – a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed. Oxford dictionary…