https://Art2Life.com - Andrew Mellen walked away from his role directing plays off-Broadway when he realized he had a unique talent for... more

https://Art2Life.com - Your art is the most important thing in your life, so how can you possibly put a price on... more

https://Art2Life.com - Everything starts with creative expression. Cherie Healey believes that leadership is the greatest creative endeavor of all time. But... more

https://Art2Life.com - Bibby Gignilliat had stopped painting years ago because she had a critical teacher who made her feel like she... more

https://Art2Life.com - An art exhibition may be one of the most challenging things you ever do—yet entirely worth the effort. I... more

https://Art2Life.com - Nino Yuniardi started painting when he was 14 to relieve stress. When he creates his art, he takes things... more

https://Art2Life.com - As an artist, the thought of not knowing what comes next is bothersome. But “not knowing” is often necessary.... more

https://Art2Life.com - Rukmini Poddar is an artist, educator, and designer. Her creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and... more

https://Art2Life.com - Silvia Poloto emigrated to the United States in the 90s. It was here that she stumbled on a knack... more

https://Art2Life.com - The power dynamics at play in an organization can often make it difficult—if not impossible—to form connections with coworkers... more

https://Art2Life.com - I was walking into my studio the other day and met a woman who happened to be walking... more

https://Art2Life.com - Danielle LaPorte loves simplicity. The closer she gets to a heart-centered life, the more she craves it. It’s become a... more

https://Art2Life.com - Are you struggling to cast a vision for yourself, your art, or your business? Has imposter syndrome taken hold?... more

https://Art2Life.com - Raquel Baldocchi is a mixed-media contemporary artist in the Bay Area. Raquel draws inspiration from her grandmother, who created... more

https://Art2Life.com - Louise Fletcher is an artist and teacher, gifted at helping her students connect with their emotions and unleash their... more

https://Art2Life.com - What does the journey of bringing your art to life look like? How does the process of creating... more

https://Art2Life.com - In this special throwback episode of Art2Life, we revisit one of our most beloved conversations with award-winning art... more

https://Art2Life.com - Artists are always asking questions. When you’re always questioning, it’s only natural that a lack of clarity arises.... more

“My calling is to help you answer yours.” – Chérie Healey Chérie believes that we all have a calling that... more

https://Art2Life.com - Caroline Millar was creatively blocked for a long time. She loved art as a child but had a terrible... more

https://Art2Life.com - Austyn has completed art residencies all over the world. She landed in a residency at the Mendocino Art Center... more

https://Art2Life.com - Do you feel like every waking moment has to be dedicated to your art or thinking about your art?... more

https://Art2Life.com - Jon Ritt is a close friend, artist, designer, and next-level storyteller who helps brands identify their core principles and... more

https://Art2Life.com - As a brand strategist, Bonnie Wan’s job is to make meaning from messiness. A great brand can distill their... more

https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever chosen a single word to orient your entire year? I’ve made a practice of it,... more

https://Art2Life.com - Promoting your work can feel like a terrifying task for many artists. But with the right mindset, promotion... more

https://Art2Life.com - As artists return to their studios after a winter holiday hiatus, many of us are experiencing the familiar... more

https://Art2Life.com - Are you looking to take your art to the next level in 2024? Do you know the steps... more

https://Art2Life.com - So much of annual planning has to do with all the things we want to accomplish in 365... more

https://Art2Life.com - It’s amazing what we can create when we do so from a place of pure authenticity. Art-making is... more

https://Art2Life.com - In what may be the final installment of making a painting for my daughter’s birthday, we’re going to... more

https://Art2Life.com - As artists, it’s so important that our work continually moves towards authenticity. The more personal our work becomes,... more

https://Art2Life.com - Now that our 54 by 60-inch canvas is no longer white, it’s time to take a second pass... more

https://Art2Life.com - After putting it off for a few years, I am finally starting the painting I promised my daughter... more

https://Art2Life.com - Where does vulnerability fit into your art practice? Is it something you embrace or avoid altogether? Embracing vulnerability... more

https://Art2Life.com - After wrapping up two phenomenal Art2Life Destination Workshops, it’s time to dive into my three big takeaways from... more

https://Art2Life.com - Where are you going next? If you could believe in any outcome for your life and art, what... more

https://Art2Life.com - Do you have hang-ups around sharing your artwork? Where can we find the confidence to put ourselves out... more

https://Art2Life.com - The stigma of the starving artist has done no favors for our mindsets around money. The truth is,... more

https://Art2Life.com - Do you ever feel like you've hit a creativity wall? What if there was a way to optimize... more

https://Art2Life.com - Are you an artist who struggles with the business side of your art practice? Well, have I got... more

https://Art2Life.com - There’s nothing like some time away from your art practice to build excitement for the creative road ahead.... more

Contrasts are interesting by virtue of what they are. They make art intriguing and exciting both to the artist and... more

https://Art2Life.com - I cannot believe the 100th Episode of the Art2Life podcast is finally here! When I started this thing... more

https://Art2Life.com - A big theme that comes up frequently for the artists I work with is the idea of believing... more

https://Art2Life.com - There is something so powerful about disruption. Challenging the status quo is a message in and of itself,... more

https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram and some high-quality content catches your eye? Well, that’s exactly how... more

https://Art2Life.com - It’s time for another Q&A session with the Art2Life community! Today, we’re diving into a plethora of artist... more

https://Art2Life.com - How do you handle mistakes? Early in my art career, I avoided mistakes at all costs. But now... more

https://Art2Life.com - Do you feel freedom when you make art? Is the process life-giving or life-draining? A big part of... more

https://Art2Life.com - When was the last time walking into your studio felt like an adventure? Are you busy charting unknown... more

https://Art2Life.com - Has anyone else been craving rest lately? Or perhaps you’ve been burnt out for so long that the... more

https://Art2Life.com - Right now, I believe artists globally are in a time of emergence. We are experiencing a kind of... more

https://Art2Life.com - Every time I make art, I'm thinking about how it relates to my life. The ideas around art... more

https://Art2Life.com - There are a bunch of Art2Life workshops on the horizon, and all of the excitement has me reminiscing... more

https://Art2Life.com - Art-making is an invitation to presence. It’s where we learn to become more sensitive to the world around... more

https://Art2Life.com - There are so many parallels between making your art and making a business that sells your art. I... more

https://Art2Life.com - Knowing when a painting is finished is both an art and a science. There are measurable aspects of... more

https://Art2Life.com - I love artists whose work compels me to go deeper. That’s exactly how I felt the first time... more

https://Art2Life.com - Meet Adam Rosendahl. He’s the founder of Late Nite Art where he facilitates art experiences by bringing people... more

https://Art2Life.com - Showing up in your art practice regularly has all kinds of benefits. But the first step is understanding... more

https://Art2Life.com - The perception of our art can be different than how we see it. After all, we don’t just... more

https://Art2Life.com - Join me as I dive into another diverse group of questions from the Art2Life Community. We’ll discuss how... more

https://Art2Life.com - We make our best art when we are most like ourselves. But the journey to find ourselves is... more

https://Art2Life.com - Last week I started a conversation with my dear friend, artist, writer, and teacher Noah Woods that was... more

https://Art2Life.com - Being in connection with other artists means you can support and inspire each other through all the ups... more

https://Art2Life.com - Over the last few weeks, your burning artist questions have been pouring into the website through our voice... more

https://Art2Life.com - If you’re anything like me, your schedule is probably jam-packed. I’m always trying to do too many things,... more

https://Art2Life.com - Separating the artists from the art we make is an essential and challenging part of the art-making journey.... more

https://Art2Life.com - The idea that art-making and life-building are in a symbiotic relationship that fuels one another is the basis... more

https://Art2Life.com - The approach we take to art-making is what makes our art possible. How you walk into your studio... more

https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever looked at another artist, envious of the confidence their Instagram so clearly exudes? The reality... more

https://Art2Life.com - It takes time to figure out what you love so much that you need to create it. The... more

https://Art2Life.com - We are who we are. The artist’s journey (and the journey of life) can take many paths, but... more

https://Art2Life.com - Art-making is a world of endless possibilities. It’s a door that anyone has the eligibility to walk through.... more

https://Art2Life.com - In a world filled with ever-growing uncertainty, running from what is unknown can feel like a natural response.... more

https://Art2Life.com - There is a ton of pressure around starting. So much so that I thought it would be helpful... more

https://Art2Life.com - The artist’s journey can be difficult. Sometimes we need a little reminder of why we do this thing,... more

https://Art2Life.com - You can’t make authentic art without honesty. And in that honesty, we find the freedom to truly be... more

https://Art2Life.com - 1At the core of everything I do as an artist and teacher is the belief that art-making is... more

https://Art2Life.com - Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would start 2023 by speaking with Santa Fe-based artist Lauren Mantecón.... more

https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever walked around barefoot? It’s Day 4 in Sayulita, Mexico and I can’t get enough of... more

https://Art2Life.com - One of the amazing things about teaching and participating in art workshops are the people. I’d say about... more

https://Art2Life.com - Every artist wants a breakthrough. But some will do the same thing for years before their art begins... more

https://Art2Life.com - How do you think of yourself as an artist? You may need to think of it more broadly... more

https://Art2Life.com - I recently returned from teaching a workshop at an extraordinary boutique retreat center on the outskirts of Marrakech.... more

https://Art2Life.com - I believe that art making is about choices — choosing what you want to keep in an d... more

https://Art2Life.com - About ten years ago, I went to Mallorca, Spain, to teach a workshop. It seemed a long way... more

https://Art2Life.com - Authenticity is often present in strong, moving art. This ingredient is a given. But sometimes art can be... more

https://Art2Life.com - Making art is hard enough, but hearing from others whether it is good or not is especially so.... more

https://Art2Life.com - At the beginning of making something, the artist is the fixed, central point that everything is organized around.... more

https://Art2Life.com - Meet James Kennedy. An artist living and working just north of NYC, whose work I have admired for... more

https://Art2Life.com - To grow artistically, especially in the beginning, we look out into the world at all the art made... more

https://Art2Life.com - The more we stay in our art, the easier it is to make it. But what happens when... more

https://Art2Life.com - Why does a memory always seem a little blurry and slightly soft-edged when we look back in time?... more

https://Art2Life.com - I used to think I couldn't make art because I didn't have some earth-shattering conceptual message. Or that... more

https://Art2Life.com - I'm always trying to take time in my practice to experiment. It's always about figuring out what it... more

https://Art2Life.com - While on Day 3 of the Tour Du Mont Blanc (a 10-day hike around the largest mountain in... more

https://Art2Life.com - I love talking to other artists about everything they’ve gathered from their life and then distilled into their... more

https://Art2Life.com - After taking a break from your art, do you ever wonder why you are so fired up to... more