by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 3, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Creativity Coaching, General Advice for Artists
(Spoiler: It’s Probably the Coach) Every artist has that moment. You’re sitting at your desk, maybe in your fanciest paint-splattered overalls, and it hits you: “Do I actually need a creativity coach… or can I just vent to my monstera again?” Before you start...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 21, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Creativity Coaching, General Advice for Artists
The Transformation of Art Education in the 21st Century — How More College Art Students Are Seeking Mentors and Coaches The world of art education is undergoing a transformation. While traditional university art programs have long been the go-to for aspiring artists,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 20, 2023 | Creativity Coaching, General Advice for Artists
What is Visual Artist Coaching, Exactly? Artists are free-spirited, creative individuals who do not need to conform to any specific rules or guidelines. This is part of being an artist – going outside of established norms and blazing your own path....
by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 16, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, Creativity Coaching, General Advice for Artists
How Can We Really Benefit from Working with An Art Coach or Creativity Coach? Are you an artist (by this I mean someone who makes art in any form, be it painting, or music-making, or writing, etc.) struggling to navigate the creative process, set goals, and stay...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Aug 26, 2020 | Creativity Coaching, Advice for Creatives
What is a Creativity Coach or Art Coach? What do Creativity Coaches do? And why do we need them? “Support is often in terribly short supply in a creative person’s life. There is no one to talk to about the work. There is no one to talk to about the struggle. There is...
