Each of these anecdotes reminds me of a quote from a movie by the Kazdan brothers: “Some people think because they are stronger, or meaner, that they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be. The world is what you make of it.”
Read MoreI guess they don’t agree with the concept of gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art): an artwork, design, or creative process where different art forms are combined to create a single cohesive whole.
Read MoreArtistic expression depends on what the goal is for the individual artist rather than a standardized body of study.
Read More“As you create, you will naturally improve. Do not wait until you think you are good enough to start. You are always good enough to start improving.”
Read More“I only hope we can use all of our talents and creativity towards peace and love.”
Read MoreIn order to be able to push the boundaries of ART, I have to first push the boundaries of my own art.
Read MoreBusiness mentors are there to help someone change their mindset and approach to business success.
Read MoreHowever, when I create a work of art, I tend to follow an intuitive path, allowing the art to take me on its own journey and show me where it wants to go.
Read MoreAnd I stay interested in what I do because I get to change it up.
Read MorePlease don't touch the artwork. Please don't touch the quilts.
Read MoreA comfort zone is where you are comfortable **at this present time**. It doesn't negate one's growing & learning. A comfort zone is *not* equivalent to willful and stubborn ignorance.
Read MoreSometimes the things we have to overcome to make our art are not the things we expected to have to overcome.
Read MoreAlthough it took me a while to get each part to look as close to how I had imagined it, I took my shot and did it.
Read MoreMy favorite lesson as an artist (and as a person, really) has been “shoot your shot.”
Read MoreI love a challenge!
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