Embracing Resilience
How Artists Thrive in the Face of Change and Their Role in a Changing Society Bela Fidel Nov 10, 2024 Post-election our society society seems to be undergoing some significant changes. We know that changes in the natural world are cyclical and expected. Despite the fact that we have become increasingly distant and separated from…
Collecting: For the love of Art of for the Pursuit of Profit?
When you buy something from an artist, you’re buying more than an object. You’re buying hundreds of hours of labor, research, experimentation, risk-taking, emotional roller-coasters, etc. You’re buying years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You’re not buying just one thing, you are buying a piece of a heart, a piece of…
September 2024 Letter to Art Lovers
The vast, white expanse of a canvasMy canvas rack – in process, progress I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart. ~Vincent van Gogh If you’ve read my previous Letter you will know that I’ve been unpacking a home and a studio in the Arizona heat of…
THE ARTFUL MIND
Creativity, Part III Bela Fidel I was just checking the list of books on Creativity on Amazon.com and almost fell off my chair. There are dozens of books covering what seems to be all aspects of creativity. Still, here I am, writing about it from my perspective, based on my experience as an artist, introducing…
The Artful Mind
Creativity, Part II In Part I I shared my thoughts about artists’ Creativity in general, the roller coaster it can be and the spark that can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. In Part II we will review the various roles that creativity has in our lives as artists. Contrary to a generalized view…
Dashboard Another Episode of The Artful Mind BELA FIDEL JUL 02, 2024 In The Artful Mind we focus on the artists’ mindset. Mindset is the Grey Eminence behind the scenes of our creative endeavors. It is what trips us and what propels us forward, what takes us on the wings of Angels and to what…
The Artful Mind
SELF CONFIDENCE Welcome to another post on the Artful Mind. Our previous edition dealt with the importance on trusting our Intuition and the role it plays in our creative efforts. Today we will talk about a crucial aspect of the artistic journey: Self-Confidence. Whether you’re a painter, writer, musician or any type of Creative, self-confidence…
THE ARTFUL MIND
The importance of Intuition in the creation of authentic work Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the Mindset of an Artist and how it affects his/her life and work. On Youtube one can find countless videos on art techniques: basic ones, complex and original, inventive, etc. As artists we are grateful to have those…
THE ARTFUL MIND
Behind the scenes with the Artist: what makes us tick, what makes us hide VULNERABILITY The first two newsletters talked about Intuition and Self-Confidence, two of the very important elements in our practice as artists. We strive to be confident, trusting in ourselves and relying on our intuition without reservations. Some of us put up…
Welcome to another edition of the Artful Mind. Our previous edition dealt with the importance on trusting our Intuition and the role it plays in our creative efforts. Today we will talk about a crucial aspect of the artistic journey: Self-Confidence. Whether you’re a painter, writer, musician or any type of Creative, self-confidence can be the key to unleashing your creative potential.
The importance of Self-confidence in any creative endeavor cannot be underestimated. Testing your Intuition and Self-Confidence go hand in hand in any endeavor, whether you’re a Creative in the Arts or not. Here are four reasons why self-confidence matters: How to build your Self-confidence: Sometimes we artists get bogged down in our frustrations, the…