Feeling Blue in the Studio?

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Why am I feeling blue in the studio?  I just had a successful gallery show and sold a lot of paintings in spite of the slump in the economy.  I am grateful for my successes, but I still feel letdown, grumpy and just plain, blah!  And worst of all – I can’t seem to drag myself back into the studio to paint.  I don’t want to face those blank canvases! Maybe it is that typical, self induced artistic temperment we all suffer or indulge … [Read more...]

Artistic Temperament – What to Do When it Strikes!

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As artists, we often become frustrated with ourselves if we struggle with a painting or creative project.  When 'artistic temperament' kicks in, our friends and family look at us with worry and fear that we might be the next coming of Van Gogh! The story of Van Gogh's ear will most likely remain a mystery, but one theory states that he cut off his ear lobe after trying to drink a quart of turpentine in his studio.  Well, that proves it... … [Read more...]


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