Recent Links Clint Has Shared on Twitter

Unfortunately creative progress is not a linear process. :

"What we call mistakes are really just deviations from the plans we've made. And when it's our plan to get better, we can get pretty rigid about what that would look like. Anything different than what we've planned and predicted is then deemed a failure. That's too bad, because our so called blunders can be the seeds of wonder if we let them be." - Ken Robert
at 4/9/2010 3:14:58 PM

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A beautiful reminder from Luann Udell about being authentic and creating with soul. :

"If you are not creating your art with the full force of your being, then you are robbing yourself-and your art-of vitality and authenticity." - Luann Udell
at 4/9/2010 2:57:25 PM

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"While most artists create from their own internal desire and inspiration, there are many external factors that will influence your creativity and career path in art licensing" - Jeannette Smith
at 4/9/2010 2:55:04 PM

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"If we do the work of being prolific, when we come to the end of our lives, we will have created a vast body of work. Some of it may make us wince with embarrassment (even though it shouldn't). But some of it will also make us weep with joy at having made it." - Ken Robert
at 4/9/2010 8:42:48 AM

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Wonderful advice for artists of all kinds. :

"Painting requires the bravery of solitude. Painting requires disciplined labor. To be a painter is to search the world with a benevolent eye for every subtle beauty that the infinite world offers. " - Charles Philip Brooks
at 4/9/2010 8:23:32 AM

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Sylvia White offers some great advice on deciding what galleries are right for you. :

"Two of the biggest mistakes inexperienced artists frequently make is either not researching the type of work a gallery represents before they approach them, or, following up on contacts that haven't been researched." - Sylvia White
at 4/8/2010 1:35:53 PM

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A professional looking website is another part of a professional artist's image. :

"Valerie felt that art institutions and collectors were not taking her seriously, because she neglected to take her website seriously. " - Moshe Mikanovsky
at 4/8/2010 1:11:29 PM

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Focus on getting the *right* customers, not more "friends" and "followers":

"In the race between 'who' and 'how many', who usually wins" - Seth Godin
at 4/8/2010 11:42:57 AM

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Success doesn't necessarily mean fame & fortune - just making your art is amazing in itself.:

"So next time you are sitting around your studio, getting depressed because you think no one will ever see/buy/experience your work and you keep asking yourself "Why am I even doing this?" remember that the mere act of doing it, makes you one of the luckiest people on earth." - Sylvia White
at 4/8/2010 9:50:53 AM

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In today's world, you don't have to wait around to be discovered - you can "discover" yourself. :

"Instead of waiting to be "discovered" by someone who could make him a star, he seized control of his career and created a whole new market. " - John T. Unger
at 4/7/2010 2:07:54 PM

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While technique is important, knowing what you want to say with that technique is vital. :

"What can't be taught so easily is how to take all those seemingly trivial observations of the world and turn them into something that communicates without words." - David Billings
at 4/7/2010 1:59:20 PM

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You never know who you'll inspire by going for your dreams.:

"Someone-somewhere-is looking to you to be a hero." - Luann Udell
at 4/7/2010 1:41:37 PM

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Is your art a sacred practice?:

"When we make our art a practice, when we make our workspace sacred and enter it daily with respect and high intention, then we elevate our actions (even if they're taking place within the profane arena of commerce) beyond ego and above gimme-gimme ambition. " - Steven Pressfield
at 4/7/2010 9:58:23 AM

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Eight philosophies for success from actress Camryn Manheim. :

"It's good to Have A Plan (You can only get to a destination if you have a route to follow.)" - Maria Brophy
at 4/7/2010 9:29:17 AM

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Some reasons not to start a blog - and this reason is the best one. :

"Don't ever enter into any new venture with a bad attitude. It will end up being a waste of your time." - Alyson Stanfield
at 4/7/2010 9:14:56 AM

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A list of quotes from William Morris Hunt.:

"Inspiration is nothing without work." - William Morris Hunt
at 4/6/2010 1:39:57 PM

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"Authentic style is a combination of communicating an emotional truth and mastery of your chosen materials." - Ariane Goodwin
at 4/6/2010 1:00:33 PM

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Being interviewed? Make sure your passion shines through your words. Be interesting!:

"Writers need a good lead and a good kicker - a juicy quote or comment to end the story. Your passion and knowledge will provide them." - Joanne Mattera
at 4/6/2010 9:37:13 AM

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Sometimes old paintings just need a good reworking. :

"Paintings can languish for a year or more before the light of desire turns green. Sometimes the needed epiphany is right in your face. Faith in your own procedures and abhorrence of overworking are keys. " - Robert Genn
at 4/6/2010 9:24:23 AM

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It can be intimidating to write headlines, but they're very important to get your collector's attention.:

"You need headlines to cut through In box clutter, even if your recipients look forward to your email newsletter, because you can't know how busy they will be when it arrives." - Stacey Cornelius
at 4/5/2010 2:18:58 PM

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Are you paying too much attention to the negative stuff? Set your sights on where you want to go.:

"Focus on where you want to end up, think about it, talk about it, visualize it. Get r-e-a-l-l-y familiar with it. Marinate in it." - Robin Sagara
at 4/5/2010 2:03:31 PM

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Keep notes about your working materials, techniques, and intent.:

"Future generations will have no idea what your intent was in making a piece of art or what your intent was for the future of that art. You have to spell it out if it isn't obvious." - Alyson Stanfield
at 4/5/2010 1:55:51 PM

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It's okay to make mistakes, but learning hen something isn't working is important.:

"Sometimes you need to recognize when things aren't working. Sometimes you need to be willing to wipe it off and start over. Recognize your failures and learn from them. Don't be afraid to admit it when it isn't working." - Keith Bond
at 4/5/2010 1:46:34 PM

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Your art reminds you who you really are. Keep making your art. :

"Life conspires to throw you off your true course. So we all need reminders of who we really are. Of what really animates and inspires us on a day to day basis." - Vinny Warren
at 4/5/2010 10:00:13 AM

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Let others share your art - don't hide it behind ugly copyright logos and watermarks.:

"If you're going to put your art online, do it because you want to show it off. Don't hide it behind virtual lock and key where no one can see it at its best." - Alyson Stanfield
at 4/5/2010 9:52:34 AM

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10 pearls of wisdom from Milton Glasner.:

"Professionalism does not allow for that because transgression has to encompass the possibility of failure and if you are professional your instinct is not to fail, it is to repeat success. So professionalism as a lifetime aspiration is a limited goal." - Milton Glaser
at 4/5/2010 9:38:55 AM

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