Gwen Fox's Blog: Where creativity unites with success

WORKSHOP

Last weekend I did a two day workshop at Cottonwood  in Colorado Springs.  Cottonwood is a magical place where artists rent studio space, hold all types of creative workshops plus have many stimulating art shows.  They are a real asset to the community. I am always thrilled to do a workshop as I get to [...]

TIME AND REFLECTION

Today is a bone chilling day as the temperature will reach a delightful high …yes high…of 9 degrees.  Snow fell softly all day yesterday.  It was a good day to stay inside, have a cup of hot chocolate, read, paint and dream. I found out last night a good friend and fellow artist, Barbara Roeming, [...]

NEW YEAR…NEW LIFE

The is the start of a brand new year. Fresh, no baggage, clean, free of any mistakes and ready for you to decide this will be your best year yet.  New Year.. New Life. Just how do you do this? By deciding to be what you have always dreamed. Yes, actually “be that person….fulfill that [...]

TAOS STUDIO WORKSHOP

My last workshop of the year was filled with four delightful women from four different states….California, Louisiana, Illinois and Texas.  This workshop was an add-on to my schedule and I held it in my Taos studio.   My studio is great but rather small.  Four tables, four women, many stories, much laughter and lots of [...]

FOLLOWING THE RULES ?

There are lots of rules in art and then there are few. Don’t kid yourself, art and artistic expression is a political game.  Like it or not you play or you lose.  Find out the decorator colors for the season, move in the right circles,  learn color theory, be an expert in design and composition, [...]

CREATIVE ENERGY

A visit from my children and grandchildren makes one realize how much energy it takes to raise a family…… a lot !!!   I see and feel the energy here  in New Mexico with such strength  it is interesting to find my children and grandchildren feel it as well. When my five year old granddaughter, Sophie, [...]

THE STUDIO

Today I moved my furniture into my new  studio. The garage doors have not been installed but plastic works just fine.  Furniture in place, shelves awaiting organization…items holding their breath wondering where they will be placed.  My first job was setting up the music.  It now floats  through the air dispensing peace to my heart. [...]

CREATIVITY BLOCKS…5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REMOVE THEM

Creativity blocks….those  dreaded words.  These blocks  holds us back, keep us in a box and fill us with fear.  We can sense it in our bones when  they enter our psyche. The big question is why do we get creative blocks? I remember when I received a big award at a major show.  I was [...]

MAKE IT PERSONAL…THE BEST WAY TO SELL MORE ART ONLINE

(This is a guest article from Richard Wilde, the founder of the online art and artists community www.artybuzz.com, a website that provides the opportunity for anyone to sell and buy artwork of all kinds as giclee art prints, canvas art prints and more…as well as  providing number of other useful features to artists and art [...]

INTEGRITY AND ART

What does integrity mean to you?  Does integrity mean something different in your art than with yourself? Integrity as a concept has to do with perceived consistency of our actions, values, methods, principles, expectations and outcome . Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. Integrity [...]

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