Navigating the Canvas of Chronic Illness: How My Body Shapes My Art

As a visual artist, navigating through periods of low sales can be challenging. It's during these times that doubts may creep in, and staying motivated becomes essential to keep your creative spark alive. While it's easy to feel discouraged, remember that every successful artist has faced similar challenges. Here are ten creative strategies to help you stay motivated and inspired during these downturns:

In a world where the pursuit of artistic passion often intertwines with the demands of a full-time job, a new breed of artists emerges - the ones who gracefully balance their professional responsibilities with their creative endeavors. These individuals, navigating the delicate dance between nine-to-five commitments and the call of their artistic muse, bring a unique perspective and invaluable qualities to the table. I know, cause I am one of them!

Artist's block can be described as a period of stagnation or a lack of creative energy that impedes an artist's ability to produce new work or make progress on existing projects. It's a complex phenomenon that can affect individuals differently and vary in duration from a temporary setback to a prolonged struggle.

Explore how art engagé serves as a catalyst for diversity, inclusion, and equity in contemporary culture. Discover the transformative power of socially engaged art in fostering empathy and understanding.

"Chronicles of Lyme: Portraits of Resilience" is an ongoing LymeArt project that I worked on throughout the years. I still do. As both artists and subject, I delve into the intricate tapestry of human experience, weaving together the threads of perseverance and strength in the face of adversity.

“Passion”, a new series of acrylic artworks illustrating the stages of an organic relationship or love affair.

Many people use art as pain management therapy. It can be painting, drawing, sculpting, writing or even doodling. Yes, doodling has a bad rep but many studies have shown that it can help increase learning, productivity, enhance performance and decrease one’s pain.

It is with great excitement that I announce that “Lyrics for sale – Racing thoughts and healing poetry”, my fourth poetry collection from the Poems series, is now available on Amazon. You can opt between the Kindle version of it or the paperback.

Have you ever wondered how Red Riding Hood would look like in her teen years or even later on? Or what would her story would unfold once he was done dealing with the big bad wolf? I’m sure she must have had other adventurous exploits!

What makes one an artist? What qualifies one as an artist? We’ve been taught an artist is a person who creates art. So anyone compelled to create art is an artist? Hmmm! Let`s see! Art is a an expression of self.

As we grow older we tend to take ourselves too seriously and forget how much fun it is to fool around and enjoy a simple life. Do you remember how great it felt when you were a child and lived worries free?

ART THERAPY HELPS ME? Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I’d call myself a painter or an artist. I never thought I would be able to draw or paint.

When you are your passionate about your hobbies, nothing stays in your way. Inspiration is all around you. Some people might say they are not creative. They are wrong. They consider themselves unworthy of this creative tag, only because they fear the result.