Tag: art discipline

Sometimes the habits we hold onto sneak up on us without us even noticing. As artists, we carry routines, little thought patterns, and mental pressures that quietly shape our work in ways we do not always see. Some of these habits drain our energy, stall creativity, or keep ideas from fully coming to life. Noticing them is not about guilt or blame. It is about understanding how our own actions quietly influence the work we make and the way we feel about it. Letting go of habits that do not serve…

People don’t always admit it, but rushing becomes a habit before you even realize what happened. You get used to moving fast because it feels safer than slowing down. There’s this quiet belief that if you pause, someone else will move ahead or you’ll lose momentum. A lot of artists fall into that pattern without meaning to, and suddenly speed feels like a requirement instead of a choice. What makes it tricky is that rushing looks like progress. You finish tasks, send things out, apply to opportunities, push out new work,…

Being an artist is already very hard. Between painting, managing your studio, and trying to get your work seen, it often feels like you are juggling too many balls at once. What if I told you there’s a simple formula that makes it easier to get your work done, handle the behind-the-scenes tasks, and actually see results? The 60/30/10 rule does exactly that. It’s a surprisingly small adjustment with a big payoff, helping you balance creative time, admin tasks, and marketing without feeling like you’re drowning in to-dos. Here’s why it…