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Lisa Johnston Hancock's avatar

I love this. Thank you for sharing. So relatable. We all feel this way. Also just realized that within the app, I can listen to a post! Game changer.

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Cait B.'s avatar

I recently realized that too! Love that feature

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Crystal Page's avatar

This post is very inspiring. I am creative at work and varying levels of creative at home. I forgot that routine used to be the key to my creative habits. Thank you for the reminder.

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Cait B.'s avatar

Of course! I struggle with it too, but a schedule always makes me feel more secure in my creativity.

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Jeannine's avatar

Thank you for this post!!!! Love your art! I read Big Magic years ago...maybe I need to read it again! And follow your prompts when I feel the need to quiet my doubts (always!).

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Cait B.'s avatar

Thank you Jeannine! I just picked up Big Magic this year and absolutely loved it. It's always good to have a plan when the doubts start creeping in!

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danamarie hosler's avatar

Loved this post, Cait! I just finished a series of "tiny glimmers" paintings for a show opening next month and was thinking of gathering them into a book too. You beat me to it! Pre-ordered my copy and so excited about it. Love your work and your words! xo

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Cait B.'s avatar

GAH, thank you so much!!! Make your book too- there's room for all the glimmers! I'm so excited to see all the images for your upcoming show <3

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Andrew James's avatar

Great post!

Just keeping on going is so important. I always think of elite athletes and their training. No one asks them where their inspiration comes from, they just put the miles in. It's the same for art.

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Cait B.'s avatar

Totally agree!

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Suzanne Bates's avatar

Such a great posting and wonderful book suggestions. I just put Big Magic into my library que.

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Cait B.'s avatar

Hope you're liking Big Magic so far!

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Suzanne Bates's avatar

Oh yes! I’m enjoying listening to it while I work!

I’m inspired!

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Elaine Horn's avatar

Thanks for all these lovely little reminders!

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Erika Tovi's avatar

I’ve read all of those recommended books except Turning Pro! Have you read The War of Art (also by Steven Pressfield)? That one’s been on my TBR list for ages too. *jogs to the library*

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Cait B.'s avatar

I started with Turning Pro but need to read the War of Art too! Steven Pressfield is so inspiring isn't he??

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