Essays
I’ve written over 100 essays on creativity and art making. These essays are where I reflect on the ongoing process of discovering and developing myself as an artist. Some common themes are creative block, artistic style, and mindset.
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Mindset
Why I Focus on Curiosity, Not Critique
Rebellious Anatomy: Ditch the Rules!
Which Creative Mode Are You In?
When Trying Too Hard Backfires
The Hidden Reason You Don’t Have Time to Draw
How to Develop an Artistic Growth Mindset
4 Ways to Cultivate a Better Artistic Mindset
Why Art is Taught Wrong (Mindset vs Technique)
Advice from Other Artists
How Ancient Symbolism Reignited My Inspiration to Draw Again
I’ve been feeling a lack of inspiration or motivation to draw lately. I still feel the drive to be creative, but I’ve been writing more
Should Art Answer Questions Or Ask Them?
The other day I was listening to the song, Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, thinking about what a wonderful song it is. If you haven’t
So You’re an Artist and a Mother?
When I was pregnant with Butterbean in 2019, I read a lot of books, blog posts, and advice columns, as mothers-to-be do. But isn’t it
3 Things Björk Taught Me About Being an Artist
My first encounter with Björk happened while watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympics on a tiny TV in my friend’s basement. I was
How to Improve Your Art (According to Plants)
You know, I think I’d be a pretty good plant. Plants typically seek out what works for them, and go all in on that. If
The Investment Theory of Creativity
Many artists say they want to “get better at drawing”. Fair enough. I too, want to continually grow and evolve as an artist. But most
Sometimes I Make…
For almost a decade now, I have drawn something almost every day, filling up over 35 sketchbooks. Over the years, whether I drew or not
Being Part of the Global Artist Collective
Yesterday marked the end of my 1-month sabbatical from Instagram. From April 2–May 2, I didn’t post anything on social media (Instagram is the only
What My Toddler Taught Me About Art
Lately, Butterbean, my 18-month old daughter, has been toddling around the house clutching crayons in her tiny fists, yelling at the top of her lungs,