Make Art Now, Not Later.
Make Art Now, Not Later.
Part Two: Can you make art while biological and physiological needs are not being met? In my previous post, I offered a brief outline of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and compared it to Pressfield’s War of Art. I ended the…
I was recently reviewing A.H. Maslow’s A Theory of Human Motivation, which explains Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The hierarchy theorizes that humans need to satisfy basic needs before pursuing higher callings. It occurred to me that Steven Pressfield’s book, The…
I’d like to invite readers to visit my Redbubble shop. The first item I’d like to share is my “Don’t Forget to Draw Today” line. If you like the design, you might also be interested in the sketch journal, modeled…
Hi! It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve started a new job and it has taken me a while to adjust to my new schedule and commute. I hope to keep up a regular posting schedule now as…
This week’s prompts look at another primary color: YELLOW! I hope these are helpful and as I make more and I am sure the prompts will get even better. Please leave comments about what art prompts you would like to…
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Something new to help us all Make Art Now (Not Later) — Art Prompts. I hope these are helpful and as I make more and I am sure the prompts will get even better. Please leave comments about what art…
Automatic Drawing With Ink This is a (sped up) five-minute Automatic Drawing exercise using ink. Any ink will do. I suggest using a studio ink of good to acceptable quality. These are exercises so archival paper and premium supplies aren’t…
I recently reread Steven Pressfield’s War of Art (and I also listened to the audiobook). The brief book is a three-part discussion of why we resist creating (i.e., creative block), how to conquer that resistance (get unblocked), and finally how…