by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 21, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Creativity Coaching, General Advice for Artists
The Transformation of Art Education in the 21st Century — How More College Art Students Are Seeking Mentors and Coaches The world of art education is undergoing a transformation. While traditional university art programs have long been the go-to for aspiring artists,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jan 31, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, Art as Meditation, General Advice for Artists
What is Creative Flow? Flow is life itself—it is the dynamic movement present in all things, an effortless current that exists within us and around us. When we enter a flow state, we merge with our surroundings, becoming fully immersed in the moment. Our...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Aug 30, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, Art as Meditation, General Advice for Artists, The Artist’s Dilemma, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
Intuition and the Creative Flow State Our creative genius – Where does it lie? Is it mere fiction? Do some of us have it, and some not? How can we access it? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to your intuition and to the state of Flow. Welcome to your unblocked,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Aug 30, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, The Artist’s Dilemma, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
The Creative Struggle Artist’s block – if you’re an artist of some kind like I am, you most likely already know about it. Maybe you know a lot more than you’d like to admit, and have been struggling for some time without a breakthrough. But you are not alone....
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 26, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists
Mental Health and Art: Navigating the Intersection of Creativity and Well-being It’s no secret that mental health issues are prevalent among artists and creative professionals. The very act of creating is vulnerable, often requiring us to put ourselves out there,...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Apr 25, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists
How Can We Keep Our Creative Engine Running? Motivation is the fuel that drives the creative engine. As artists, we all know that feeling of being inspired by an idea, a vision, or a dream. We pour ourselves into our work, fueled by passion and a sense of...
