by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist
Ah, the 21st century: a magical time when artists no longer need to starve in garrets, beg for gallery representation, or schlep their work to local art fairs hoping someone with a debit card and questionable taste will stop by. Now, thanks to the digital gods of the...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 6, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Art as Meditation, Emotions, General Advice for Artists
Let’s be honest: life is weird. One minute you’re staring into the void wondering if anything matters, the next you’re crying because a leaf looked particularly poetic. If you’re an artist (or just an extremely feeling human), you’ve probably...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists
The Silent Language of Color Color is an artist’s superpower—a way to whisper, shout, or soothe without words. It shapes how we feel, from the jolt of a red stop sign to the calm of a blue horizon. In 2025, as artists refine their craft, understanding the psychology...
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...
