Art – Shaping the Crazy

Using Art to Process Trauma

This blog is challenging to write but necessary to share. It’s a big part of my journey as an artist. When I was 18, I embarked on a new adventure far away from home. Three months in, I was sexually assaulted. I couldn’t find the words to express my anger, sadness, and shame, so IContinue reading “Using Art to Process Trauma”

How to Balance Your Job and Creative Pursuits

For many of us, the nine-to-five job is a necessary evil. It provides financial security and stability but can also be a grind that drains all our creative energy. And for me being a single mom with two teenage kids, I know finding creative time can be diffcult. So how can you make time forContinue reading “How to Balance Your Job and Creative Pursuits”

Making Art Out of Life’s Experiences

It is said that life is a journey, and as with any journey, sometimes you must stop along the way and take stock of your story. Such is the same when it comes to creating art. You must learn to trust yourself, be patient with the creative process, and look at what’s next. Let yourContinue reading “Making Art Out of Life’s Experiences”

Capturing Deep Love Through Art

When it comes to expressing profound love, you don’t have to look much further than the world of art. Art has a unique way of taking people on an emotional journey and helping them find solace in its beauty. Deep love can be found in the most unexpected places, whether it’s a painting, sculpture, orContinue reading “Capturing Deep Love Through Art”

Imposter Syndrome and Being an Artist

Imposter syndrome is a genuine phenomenon and can be especially difficult for artists to deal with. It’s that insecurity you get when you start to doubt your talent or success. It’s the fear that someone will discover that you are a fraud, that your work isn’t as good as it could be, or that you’reContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome and Being an Artist”

What Would Salvador Dali Think of the Surreal Art of Today?

Salvador Dali is one of the most iconic surrealist artists in history. His work, which often revolved around dreamlike scenes, continues to captivate and inspire art lovers worldwide. As a big fan of his artwork, I often wonder how he would react to the current generation of surrealists? Let’s explore what this master artist mightContinue reading “What Would Salvador Dali Think of the Surreal Art of Today?”

Open Up and Share Your Story Through Your Artwork

As an artist, your artwork reflects who you are and what story you have to tell. From experience, I know it can be challenging to open up and share your story with the world, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some tips for finding the courage to put your artwork outContinue reading “Open Up and Share Your Story Through Your Artwork”

Pursuing My Creative Passion, With My kids’ Support

My children often surprise me in the best ways. Recently, my son told me something I will never forget: he was proud of me for pursuing my creative passion and forging my own path into the art world. That moment made me reflect on how art shaped my life. My love affair with art startedContinue reading “Pursuing My Creative Passion, With My kids’ Support”

The Unspoken Divide Between Digital Art and Fine Art

It’s a question that has been asked time and time again: why is it taboo to mix digital art with fine art and call it mixed media? Many have argued that the two are not mutually exclusive, but the debate continues to rage on. In order to understand why this divide exists, we must lookContinue reading “The Unspoken Divide Between Digital Art and Fine Art”

How Art Helps Us Find Perspective

Art has been used as therapy for centuries. It’s a creative outlet that allows us to express ourselves without having to explain or justify our feelings. Through art, we’re able to connect with others on an emotional level without having to say anything at all. We can use art as a tool for self-reflection; whenContinue reading “How Art Helps Us Find Perspective”