#eric maisel

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where our birds have extra wings and our castles jeweled moats

Dullness breeds dullness. Curiosity, liveliness, and playfulness produce original ideas and fresh imagery. We all know that dreamy state- the exact opposite of the tight, controlling, demanding, dull state that a fear of failure produces- where our birds have extra wings and our castles jeweled moats. To create is just to dream like this.

~Eric Maisel, Creativity for Life: Practical Advice on the Artist's Personality, and Career from America's Foremost Creativity Coach (New World Library, Sep 24, 2010)

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Climbing Back on the Horse

Yes, I am still here. It’s been a rough summer, with a cancer diagnosis (very treatable) and some post-surgical complications. But I am not done with writing. Not yet! So, for my first canter, I’m going to share a few book titles that may be of interest to you, books I read while coming to grips with incessant reminders of the human body’s fragility and resiliency. The Invincible Miss Cust…

Climbing Back on the Horse

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How do stress and anxiety impact us as creative people?

How do stress and anxiety impact us as creative people?

What can we do to change our responses? In a recent article posted on his Talent Development Resources site, Dougles Eby features several professionals who address anxiety and creativity. I don’t know anyone among my creative colleagues who has not dealt with anxiety in one form or another. This post may give you some insight into the world of creative anxiety.   Heidi Hanna, PhD is the…

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Quotable – Eric Maisel

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Creativity Takes Courage

Fear and courage don’t seem likely bedfellows. Yet, they are showing us every day how they play together amongst the citizenry of Ukraine. When you’re fighting for survival, it stretches the limit of one’s creativity. Some may say that creativity is not even involved in warfare. I disagree. While creativity in warfare interacts with a much higher level of courage and seriousness compared to…

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Quotable – Eric Maisel

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Back in the Canyon

Back in the Canyon

  Creativity requires introspection, self-examination, and a willingness to take risks. Because of this, artists are perhaps more susceptible to self-doubt and despair than those who do not court the creative muses. –Eric Maisel This painting below sits on a shelf directly in front of my desk. I was looking at it early this morning and wondered if I had put anything about it here on the blog.…

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Painting naked and other fears

Painting naked and other fears

My Husband and Me – Mixed Media on Canvas Paper – 11 x 14″ – ©2020 Louise Gallagher

  Yesterday, I spent hours giggling and laughing as I dived into creative expression, drawing and painting and adding whimsical touches to what I’m calling a ‘Self-Portrait’ of C.C. and me. He’s the taller one. 🙂

What I didn’t do was what Eric Maisel, Ph.D. suggests in his book, Fearless Creating – A Step-by-Step…

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