Week 02 was about discovering a sense of proportion : This week inaugurates an ongoing process of self-definition. As you redraw the boundaries and limits within which you have lived, you draw yourself to a fuller size. Coming into ourselves, we sometimes encounter resistance from those in our immediate environment.
[Read more]Quotes from Julia Cameron’s Walking in This World – Week 01: 1. “Instead of thinking about conquering an art form, think instead of kissing it hello, wooing it, exploring it in small, enticing steps. How many of us have burned through promising relationships by moving too swiftly? How many of
[Read more]I’m probably the N-th person on the internet writing about Julia Cameron and her book The Artist’s Way. But this book actually changed my life. I just googled, and there are so many articles with the title “The Artist’s Way changed my life.” But I’m not saying it because it’s
[Read more]If you have visited my blog earlier, you will notice that it’s been almost 7 months that I have not written anything here. I was “busy”. Well, this blog wasn’t on my priority list for last several months. I couldn’t make myself sit down and write here. What will I
[Read more]A creative block, also known as art block, writer’s block, or blank canvas syndrome, is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of completely executing a creative concept, which eventually results in an inability to even start. A creative block occurs either because of a lack of motivation to do the task or a lack of inspiration about how to execute the task.
[Read more]You need to strategically carve out some time for creative rest. For some people this can mean more than just a daily or weekly break – sometimes you will need to step back from your work for months to refuel your creative tank.
[Read more]Criticism is always tricky to deal with. Some critics offer pointed criticism, which if accurate, gives the artist an inner sense of relief: “Ah, hah! So that’s what was wrong with it.”
[Read more]Bruno Murari was a well-known Milanese graphic artist and designer who was twice awarded the Compasso d’Oro for excellence in his field. After researching for several years in visual communication and cinematography, Murari introduced design in a completely new light: as art for everyday people. Known as “the man who
[Read more]Whether a teacher or a student, you will have your share of disappointments along with the pleasures of making art. How you deal with them is the key to an engaging career.
[Read more]“What is originality? Undetected Plagiarism.” – William Ralph Inge Before I first started using my DSLR camera, I had already gone through thousands of pictures on Google Images and Shutterstock. Nowadays, I find myself burdened with the concept of originality: my unique style. But three years ago I was excited
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