Published inThe Startup·Feb 19, 2021How To Stop Comparing And Start CreatingFree Yourself From Comparison And Become Your Most Creative Self — As artists, we often compare our work and our journeys to other creatives. Almost all of us have experienced self-doubt, and made negative comparisons between ourselves and those around us. I think it is natural to look at others as we try to find our way on our creative journey…Artist3 min readArtist3 min read
Published inThe Startup·May 11, 2020The Perfectionist ArtistHow Perfectionism Stops You From Creating — None of us like to feel that we are flawed. But for some of us, imperfection is really hard to deal with. I am a recovering perfectionist. I used to think perfectionism was a valuable trait. I thought that as a perfectionist I was being ambitious, hardworking and diligent, and…Artist3 min readArtist3 min read
Aug 21, 2019Does A Better Camera Make You A Better Photographer?“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.” — Ansel Adams Photography is an expressive art. Much like a painting, a photograph has the ability to move, engage and inspire viewers. The camera is the single most important tool in photography. But that’s all…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Jul 8, 20194 Books To Help You On Your Creative JourneyPart of staying creative is being deliberate about cultivating inspiration. While there are many ways to do this, one of my favourite is reading books. I am always looking for old and new books to provide ideas, inspiration, and insights that help with all of the different areas of my…Artist4 min readArtist4 min read
Mar 17, 2019How To Be More Vulnerable As An Artist5 Lessons To Be More Creative — “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” — Brené Brown Many associate vulnerability with weakness or feelings of guilt and shame. According to research professor and author Brené Brown, vulnerability is the core of all emotions and feelings. To feel is to be vulnerable. …Artist6 min readArtist6 min read
Published inThe Startup·Mar 11, 2019Innsæi — The Power of Intuition“Intuition binds us together. Without it we lose our sense of purpose and belonging.” — Malidoma Somé I recently watched Innsæi, a documentary about the power of intuition. The film explores our ability of being able to sense things from deep within, to perceive and understand the world around us…Self-awareness4 min readSelf-awareness4 min read
