by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Art as Meditation, Emotions, General Advice for Artists
Let’s be honest: life is weird. One minute you’re staring into the void wondering if anything matters, the next you’re crying because a leaf looked particularly poetic. If you’re an artist (or just an extremely feeling human), you’ve probably...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Emotions, General Advice for Artists, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
In a world filled with constant demands and stress, finding effective ways to address emotional challenges is essential for maintaining well-being. One transformative method is art therapy, a respected field in mental health care that highlights the psychological,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 13, 2025 | Art as Meditation, Emotions, General Advice for Artists
Let’s face it—life is stressful. Whether it’s looming deadlines, the neighbor’s dog that barks at absolutely nothing, or the existential dread that creeps in at 2 AM, stress and anxiety are frequent visitors in our daily lives. Thankfully, meditation...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Oct 5, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, Emotions, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
The Benefits of Expressing Emotions like Anger and Frustration As artists, and as human beings, we’re sometimes bombarded with obstacles. And with obstacles, invariably come negative emotions. Emotions such as anger or frustration are indicators that...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Sep 16, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, Emotions, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
The Emotional Guidance System – A Way of Seeing How We’re Stuck When you’re floating down the river, and you get snagged on a rock, it’s usually easier to see how you’re snagged, in order to unsnagg yourself – instead of trying to pull...
