6 Tips for Avoiding Art Injuries Yes, I’m Serious! Who knew that avoiding art injuries was a thing? Is it really that hazardous being an artist? Most people wouldn’t think so…even artists. But the fact is, as enjoyable, calming, and peaceful the act of creating art can be, it involves repetitive motion, which can over […]
4 Tips on How to Prevent Pencil Smudging Genius? Not Really. Just Practical. The topic of how to prevent pencil smudging is one that every artist who has ever drawn with pencil has had to face. Pencil (graphite) is such a wonderful medium. Easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and forgiving. Make a mistake? No sweat. […]
When Someone Steals Your Idea Should You Lose Your Cool or Not? What should you do when someone steals your idea? It really is inevitable…or at least, it seems to be inevitable. You have a brilliant idea and before you know it, you see that another artist has beat you to the punch. But did […]
Art and Failure You Can’t Have One Without the Other Art and failure have gone hand in hand since the beginning of time. It’s not unusual nor is it particular to art. Any goal that anyone has ever had has its fair share of failure. Any career in any field, sports, music, agriculture, weight loss, […]
Surviving as an Artist with No Security There’s No Cash Flow Guarantee Surviving as an artist with no security can be daunting. There is no cash flow guarantee as an artist. Any other job where you clock in day in and day out, you can expect a paycheck every payday. You get paid for the […]
You Can’t Just Be an Artist Facing The Necessary Evils You can’t just be an artist. The idea of being a professional artist has long been romanticized. The image of the lone artist tucked away in the basement painting day in and day out couldn’t be farther from the truth…as far as successful artists go […]
Are You a Perfectionist? Why You Need to Get Over It Already Are you a perfectionist? You know you’re not perfect. Not exactly a news flash, right? The majority of this planet’s population knows this on a cellular level. Imperfection is part of being human. So why do so many of us come down so […]
No Time for All the Things Ever… No time for all the things. It’s a common problem for artists everywhere. As creative beings, we are naturally curious about…well, just about everything. We’re also extremely curious about, not to mention inspired by what other artists are doing. It leads to us wanting to start dozens of […]
Silencing the Inner Art Critic The Killer of So Many Dreams I’m revisiting this post from 2016 because it’s such an important topic and one that most people are guilty of, especially artists. If you are reluctant to post your work, your inner art critic is probably hard at work. If everyone else praises your […]
Selling Your Art Online Just Get It Out There! Selling your art online can be an intimidating thought. Self-doubts pop up and ransack you with crippling fear and ego-crushing criticism. You’ve heard that nagging little voice before. “Who’s going to want my stuff? My stuff sucks. My stuff isn’t as good as other artists out […]
Myra and I have been friends for 25 years. Over the years, I have watched her art progress from fantastic to simply spectacular. I’ve seen her work in multiple mediums and I have to say that her work in pencil is probably my favorite. She has a wide range of subject matter, from galaxies in airbrush to animals in pencil, each completed with outstanding attention to detail. I’ve commissioned two pieces from her to hang in the lobby of the building where I work. Each piece was completed flawlessly and within the time frame given. I love Myra’s art so much I wish she’d pick up a tattoo gun and put some on me, permanently.
- Judi Brashers-Hansen
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