Why Motivation Isn’t Everything
When we wake up in the morning of the New Year, we are fuelled by big dreams and the desire to change our lives for the better. It’s also the time of year when we are most motivated to work on those goals and resolutions. But what if I told you that if you rely on motivation alone, you might not find motivation to last past February, and you’ll probably struggle to achieve those goals? So, if motivation isn’t enough, how do you keep on track and meet your resolutions?
The Strategy That Helped Me Overcome My Biggest Fears
Ever had a dream so close to your heart, but fear held you back? I've been there too. Afraid to take the first step, worried about what others might think. Over the years, I found ways to push through it which i compiled into the S.T.E.P.S. System. It's been a real life changer for me, helping me overcome fears that I thought were insurmountable, and I believe it could do the same for you.
New Year, New You: Tips for Staying Motivated and Achieving Goals
As we kick off the year, I'm sure many of us are feeling motivated and excited to tackle new projects and goals. But it's also natural to feel daunted by the prospect of turning resolutions into actions. To help you stay motivated and on track.
Atomic Habits for Creatives - How to Stay Motivated And Productive As An Artist
Wondering how to stay motivated as a creative? In this blog post, read about some useful tips on how to build good habits and stay consistent in your creative work, with my favourite 5 strategies from Atomic Habits by James Clear.
How to find your art niche: The ultimate guide
Finding (and staying in) your art niche doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it can be quite simple if you approach it with the right mindset. Follow these tips, and you'll be on your way to a more focused and profitable art practice in no time.
Conquering Burnout as a Creative Entrepreneur - The Ultimate Survival Guide
Are you feeling burnt out as a creative entrepreneur? You're not alone. In fact, it's pretty common. But there are things you can do to prevent it. Check out my guide on avoiding burnout and building a sustainable business.
7 Things I wish I knew Before Becoming a Professional Artist
A couple of days ago, I shared a post on my Instagram account showing my 20-year art progress.
Going through my old sketchbook brought back memories of my 10 year old self putting every bit of effort and love into drawing a cute butterfly from a paper encyclopaedia…
The Secret To Finding An Effective Workflow for Your Art
Maybe you have been struggling to find a workflow for a long time and, every painting has a different approach, your art doesn't have a cohesive look to it, and your personal style refuses to show up…
How To Get Back Into Drawing After A Long Break
Are you planning to get back into drawing after a long break but don't know where to begin? Well, by being here, you have already taken one of the essential steps towards it; you have acknowledged your desire to pursue art and permitted yourself to start finding ways to make it fit into your life again. And since you are already well on your way, let's explore some of the next steps you can take to embrace creativity and get past possible hurdles that you might be facing.
Goal Setting For Artists
A few years ago, I felt stuck, and I had a collection so extensive of unfulfilled resolutions that just the memory of them makes me blush to this day. They would haunt me from the pages of old journals, calendars and alarms set with the best intention to prompt me into action, but destined forever to be snoozed…
How to Regain Trust in Your Art Skills And Overcome Hopelessness
Another year has almost gone by, and what a year it has been. I think it is safe to say that this was a year of uncertainty for all of us but perhaps also of new personal discoveries too. With many us feeling stuck, it's been unavoidable for us to develop and discover new ways to work effectively in the ever-changing environment of our world. And now that we're reaching the end of this hectic year let's take this opportune moment to rethink ourselves, take some time to reflect upon what might have worked for us and what didn't.
An Artist Guide to overcoming procrastination
Procrastination is something we all experience, it festers in parts of our lives, impacting us on our careers or even stopping us from simple tasks like picking up a pencil and getting started. We all find that one thing we can't bring ourselves to do until the very last minute, if ever. We've all heard the "just get started", but we still don't do it, why? It can take hold, damage relationships around us and make us feel guilty, trying to climb what feels like a giant wall of impossible. However, procrastination is a very misunderstood process, and a lot of people who struggle with it also have to put up with being called lazy or disorganized, but it turns out this is not the case at all.