There was once an artist who messed up badly – and I mean very badly. But despite his failures, some incredibly good things happened through him and he made some of his most beautiful art out of the experience. How did this happen after such horrific personal failure, and how can the same happen for … Continue reading Is My Life Over? An Artist’s Response to Failure
Art + Faith + Work: An Interview with Bette Dickinson
Bette Dickinson is a visual artist with a passion for merging her art and faith. This week's interview explores how she does it with practical advice on how to understand failure and discover the freedom to create! https://youtu.be/L_WMn86bh68 ABOUT BETTE Bette Dickinson is creative communicator based in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband and two … Continue reading Art + Faith + Work: An Interview with Bette Dickinson
Hope for Artists in the Face of COVID – An Interview with Scott Pingel
This week we interviewed Scott Pingel, principal bassist of the San Francisco Symphony, about his career path and how he's handled the difficulty of the pandemic. Check out his video, transcript, and bio below! https://youtu.be/xCrSDCxKro8 TRANSCRIPT A: So first of all, thank you so much, Scott, for joining us today to be interviewed. My first … Continue reading Hope for Artists in the Face of COVID – An Interview with Scott Pingel
God’s Role in Our Art – An Interview with Karen Burgman
This week we interviewed Karen Burgman to learn more about her life as an artist: the challenges she's faced, how she found the opportunities she's had, and how she's been able to impact others through her art. Check out the video and transcript below! ABOUT KAREN Karen Piranian Burgman has performed in Europe, Canada, and … Continue reading God’s Role in Our Art – An Interview with Karen Burgman
The Best Personality Test for Artists
You know you’re good at the arts - but now what? Knowing our specific skills both within and outside of the arts is crucial for artists to understand their calling. Once you can identify your skills, you can start to match them to your dreams and make art that is meaningful to both you and … Continue reading The Best Personality Test for Artists
Top 5 Quotes About Beauty – 19th Century Edition
One of art’s primary goals is to show beauty. But what is beauty, really, and why is it powerful? We’ve compiled 5 of our favorite quotes about beauty written by authors and poets who lived around the 19th century. Enjoy! 1. “Beauty is in the heart of the beholder." - H.G. Wells (author, 1866-1946) So … Continue reading Top 5 Quotes About Beauty – 19th Century Edition