Tag: intentional art practice

They say professional athletes train an average of 20 hours a week, not in sporadic bursts, but with carefully structured routines that balance effort, rest, and recovery. Artists are no different. Creativity is a muscle, and without consistent exercise, it weakens, grows rusty, or fizzles out at exactly the moments you need it most. Most artists drift between frantic studio marathons and long stretches of inactivity, leaving ideas unfinished and momentum lost. Building an art routine you can actually sustain is less about forcing productivity and more about creating conditions where…

Choosing which open calls, exhibitions, or opportunities to pursue is rarely straightforward. The art world is full of invitations, submissions, and deadlines, all promising exposure, recognition, or a boost to your career. But not every call actually moves the needle. It is easy to chase opportunities just because they are visible or prestigious, without pausing to consider whether they align with your vision, your audience, or your long-term goals. Understanding the difference between noise and value is essential. Some calls bring nothing but temporary visibility, while others can connect you with…

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,…