by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 25, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist, The Artist’s Dilemma
7 Ways to Stay Financially Afloat While Pursuing Your Art Dreams. I think this goes without saying: the vast majority of people inclined to pursue their creative passions will inevitably encounter financial challenges. Whether you’re a writer, painter,...
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, General Advice for Artists
What does it take to succeed as a Working Artist? Becoming a successful artist isn’t just about talent; it’s about emotional and psychological readiness, persistence, and embracing the business aspects of art. Here are ten steps to help you...
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 11, 2022 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
Emotions Are Complex and Difficult Things Using our own creative practice, we can release or dissolve any emotion. In this post we will delve into the Hows and Whys of how to dissolve negative emotions with a creative practice, and how this can benefit us as artists...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jul 29, 2022 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists
Thoughts on Death and Grieving… Upon hearing of the passing of the daughter of some acquaintances, I was moved to write about death and grieving. What came out of it was something like a poem. In the hopes that this will benefit those going through the grieving...
