Landscape Photographer Thomas Heaton on his Passion and Creative Drive
There is an old saying, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men and women to gather wood, divide orders, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” That same passion and yearning can be…
3 Ways To Get Back On The Creative Horse This Year
There are those times when you’re struggling with a project and there are other times when you’re filled with anxiety over others finally critiquing what you’ve worked so hard on. Then there are those times when you’re doing nothing. Absolutely nothing and you’re starting to…
How To Stay Inspired And Beat Creative Burnout
You can’t speak before you take a breath. And in art, you can’t create without having been inspired by something. Whether that is a book, a painting or just your backyard, artists don’t pull something from nothing, no matter how much we want to think…
For Greater Creative Success, Surround Yourself With Other Creatives
There’s a saying that exists in every culture: “If you lie down with dogs, you will stand up with fleas.” And it exists in every culture because it’s true. The people you associate with will influence your thoughts and behavior. Friends and colleagues that you…
Perfecting the Art of Patience
Sometimes working on a creative project seems like it takes forever. It can go on for months or even years to finish. And once we’re done, when we look back on all that time we’ve spent, it only seems fair that after a little break,…
How Limitations Help Us Create
There are a lot of persuasive theories about why many artists create their best work before they become famous. It could be a sense of “hunger” or exuberant naivety or other intangibles that don’t exist after becoming rich and famous. But it could also be…
Three Ways To See Your Art With Fresh Eyes
Every artist has to operate in a bubble. That is the only way to pursue your vision, by being isolated from outside influences and finding your own path. But while that is a necessity when you’re crafting the first draft of your work, that can…
Need A Creative Boost? Explore New Surroundings
It’s not a new theory that getting out of your comfort zone to travel can inspire creativity and innovative thinking. A recent study continues to support the idea that a change of scenery is strong fuel for creativity, whether your travels take you far or…
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Join millions of dreamers and doers who are upping their game every day. Sign up to access thousands of free lessons taught by industry greats.
SIGN UP NOW
Watch Free Classes Now
Start learning for free today with our live and on air classes.
Stay connected