A Beginner’s Guide To Drawing
“The basic craft of drawing is about two things: you learn to control your hand and to see.”
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Jim Carrey On Why We Make Art
“I think what makes someone an artist is they make models of their inner life. They make something physically come into being that is inspired by their emotions...
How Our Projects Shape Our Personalities
“What you do affects who you are. That’s because personal projects are all about the future — they point us forward, guiding us along routes that might be short...
Your Smartphone Makes You Dumber Even When You’re Not Using It
“A smartphone can demand its user’s attention even when the person isn’t using it or consciously thinking about it. Even if a phone’s out of sight in a bag, eve...
20 Truths Women Over 50 Want To Share With Younger Women
“Maintain a beginner’s mind. We live in a culture that places a high priority on expertise and productivity. If you want to live a rich, creative, and fun life,...
The Difference Between Amateurs And Professionals
“Amateurs don’t have any idea what improves the odds of achieving good outcomes. Professionals do.”
Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation?
“The allure of independence, so powerful to previous generations, holds less sway over today’s teens, who are less likely to leave the house without their paren...
Don’t Fall Into The Trap Of Being An “Expert” Before You Are
“Being industry famous should be the result of some contribution to the world that the industry respects and wishes to learn from. Or insights unique and useful...
The Difference Between A Mother And Daughter’s Facebook Feed
“The people who populate our unique social media worlds set the bar for what we may perceive as ‘common’ or ‘normal.’ They make up our networked information uni...
Why Side Projects Are A Good Use Of Your Time
“My mistake was thinking the time I spent on side projects had been wasted. It was, and is, in fact, the most valuable time I’ve ever owned — the jewels in a lu...