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4/19/2018 5:10:13 PM

Treasure Hunts and Spring Cleaning

Jeanne Rosier Smith / 10 Comments

Yesterday, small new frames in hand, I headed to the basement with a special kind of treasure in mind. I was looking for fresh work, or more accurately, fresh eyes. Sometimes all it takes to discover treasure lurking under your nose is a fresh perspective and a willingness to repurpose. [...]

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10/28/2016 6:25:18 PM

The Creative Mind: A Thinking Woman's Guide to the Lull

Jeanne Rosier Smith / 16 Comments

Not just physical illness, but any big life change often brings with it a lull or a fallow period in even the most active and devoted artist's practice--a big move, an emotional setback, a family crisis, a job stress can all slow or stop creative production. Just like an athlete, an artist can't expect to perform every day at peak levels if she's not in top condition, for whatever reason. Creative energy must be nurtured and guarded, and given time to rest when life gets in the way. [...]

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