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 | Apr 4, 2025 | General Advice for Artists
Creativity and mindfulness are a natural pair—like ink and paper, melody and rhythm, or coffee and the artist burning the midnight oil. For centuries, artists, writers, and musicians have sought inspiration through introspection, silence, and deep presence. Meditation...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Building an audience for your art is like throwing a party—you want the right people to show up, engage, and maybe even bring snacks (or in this case, money). But where do you send out the invitations? Should you focus on your local scene, shaking hands and showing up...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 31, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Why Look Beyond Patreon? If you’re an artist trying to make a living from your work, you’ve probably considered Patreon. It’s the go-to platform for creatives looking to build a subscriber-based income. But it’s not perfect. Maybe the fees are too high,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 30, 2025 | Art as Meditation, General Advice for Artists
Art Beyond Ego In the modern art world, creativity is often seen as a product of personal expression, emotion, or even struggle. But what if art could be something beyond the personal—beyond ego? What if creativity could arise not from ambition, but from an open,...
