Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes Recently, my family purchased a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router, as we enjoy crafting quite a bit. Even though I’ve never used a machine like this, I understood that there would be a substantial learning curve. I ran my first project about a week ago (featured image), and it came out great. Since then, the …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes I decided to participate in Inktober 2019 after seeing so many great works on social media over the past few years. Overall, I enjoyed this endeavor, and as it ends, I want to recognize some of my takeaways. Anyone can participate in this yearly event with as few tools as some paper and a pen …
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Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes What makes someone a philosopher? An artist? What about a teacher? Or a scientist? At what point and, under what entity’s authority, did we decide only those with degrees or particular views hold increased value? I understand and accept that many will dispute my argument here, but I found it quite interesting to ponder upon …
Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Endless talent exists in the world. Chances are there is a talented local artist right in your community. In a world of online ordering and national retailers carrying generic mass-produced art, excellent local artists struggle to make sales. Search engines prioritize the biggest names while newcomers struggle to be discovered. Similarly, record labels, publishing houses, …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes As I come back from a few weeks hiatus, I’m sharing my thoughts on a painting I completed yesterday. From nothing, figuratively as I used materials, I created something. In short, honestly, this experience became a metaphor for the tasks we complete throughout life. A Painting On Sunday afternoon, my husband requested that I create …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes In January, I made significant progress in my development journey, primarily relating to my focus on overcoming perfectionism and procrastinating. By focusing on deconstructing my perfectionist mentality, I increased my productivity significantly. Pure awareness of when I was falling into perfectionist traps allowed me to gently re-align my thoughts. Instead of wasting time each morning, …