by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 27, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist, The Artist’s Dilemma
The Beautiful Struggle of Being an Amateur Artist So, you’ve decided to embark on the treacherous yet thrilling path of becoming an artist. Congratulations! You’ve just signed up for a lifetime of inspiration, frustration, and moments of existential doubt. Welcome to...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Mar 8, 2025 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, The Artist’s Dilemma
Let’s get one thing straight: artists are weird. We talk to ourselves. We stare at blank pages, canvases, and dance floors like they personally insulted us. And yet, somehow, art gets made. But let’s be honest—creativity isn’t always a smooth ride. Some days you’re on...
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 | Mar 12, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, The Artist’s Dilemma, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
Showing Your Art: How to Share Your Work with Confidence and Overcome Fear Sharing your art with the world can feel both thrilling and terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, putting your work on display can bring up all sorts of...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Feb 25, 2023 | Advice for Creatives, General Advice for Artists, Making a Living as an Artist, The Artist’s Dilemma
7 Ways to Stay Financially Afloat While Pursuing Your Art Dreams. I think this goes without saying: the vast majority of people inclined to pursue their creative passions will inevitably encounter financial challenges. Whether you’re a writer, painter,...
