I'm feeling wobbly over here. Quiet. Not sure of anything anymore - should I keep going with this business? Does the work I do matter? Will I be able to continue making a living this way? Why does everything feel so scary in the world...
For many years, I tried to keep my life tidy, clean and tended to judge others who had drama... or perhaps, more accurately, complexity. I can see now that being above drama was the way I tried to manage my life, keep it simple and pared...
This is a recent email exchange between me and my writing teacher/friend/co-workshop leader Laurie Wagner: Dear Laurie, Here is a list of things I wish people would pay me for! I wish people would pay me to hold their hand on airplanes. I...
Oh my goodness friends, I'm moving. (I've been looking for almost a year in this crazy Bay Area housing market) It feels like a miracle of endurance and faith and letting go. It's not fancy. In fact, it's modest and the kitchen is tiny...
Dear Friends, My incredible writing teacher and friend Laurie Wagner and I are co-leading a workshop this October 7th-9th! And it's all about Waking up the Wheelhouse and finding your creative gold. We're going to help you find your sweet...
I painted yesterday. As soon as I got a taste, I wanted more. I can feel it even as I type- I'm craving those colors, wanting to dip my fingers into cobalt, phthalo turquoise and yellow ochre. I want to squeeze those tubes of hot pink...
Tracy Verdugo is an inspiration instigator, prolific painter, bestselling author of Paint Mojo, smitten traveller and soaker up of all that is beauty-full. She teaches her Paint Mojo and other creative workshops all over the world and...
Hey friends! I've been painting up a little colorful storm in quarantine over here! I had planned to show my work for an in-real-life painting show this summer that honestly, I was really excited about... the curator had come over and...
Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including, Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We’re All in This Together. He delivers keynotes and seminars that empower people, leaders, teams, and organizations to be more successful,...
Keri Smith is the author and illustrator of several bestselling books including “Wreck this Journal”, “This is not a Book”, “How to be an Explorer of the World”; and many more. She spends her time making things out of discarded stuff she...
Dear creative friends! How are you holding up out there? I am feeling all sorts of anxious these days... despite being in relatively good spirits. Is anyone else feeling anxious? I’m noticing I’m startling more easily, more agitated by...
Danny Gregory has written 12 internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. Including Everyday Matters, Art Before Breakfast + his newest book How to Draw Without Talent. He is the co-founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of...
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