Part of being an artist is learning how to take care of your muse – and by that I mean your creative spirit.

Dear reader, if you have a particular artist or gallery you love, make a point to support them in any way you can.

As it started to get dark, four of us gathered on the front porch in costume, ready to trick and treat kids as they came by.

The plan was to decorate the front lawn with giant vegetables and hang a sign on the porch that says "veggie stand". Then, when the kids came up to the porch, we'd have a large bowl with a lid and remove it to find...veggies!

Selling artwork, especially my own artwork, is a different animal in many ways.

As I begin work on my next SENSORY-SCAPE painting, I am fighting the feeling of futility on several levels.

The truth is that realism is not currently in vogue in the art world. Contemporary art galleries primarily show abstract art and figurative art.

In 1974, artist Ilise Greenstein enlisted a group of twelve artists to help bring to life her vision of a hall of fame for women.

But this is about the idea that one person can make a significant difference in the world. Over the weekend, I got to spend time with just such a person, Dee Ann McIntyre.

Any creative projects I worked on were done on my computer or made at the kitchen table. No wonder I was so happy to have a separate, dedicated creative space at age 50!

It's almost like being "high" – that wonderful feeling of being relaxed, enjoying the moment, and the people around you. Feeling connected to all that is good in the world.

The friend's theory was a psychological analysis of the painting, and was beautifully simple: The background of a painting reflects the artist's inner self, while the foreground reflects the public or outer face of the artist.

Several audience members shared that their Indigenous communities have a very different perspective on both what art is and women in society.

Here is some of the history of women in the arts of the Western art world and how it led to the formation of the National Museum of Women in the Arts that we shared as part of the IAIA presentation.

AI did its best to summarize my art and propose topics for articles about it. At first, I thought it was silly and funny. But then I thought, "Hmm...maybe there is something here."

I felt ensconced in "the art world," like I'd cashed in a golden ticket allowing deeper understanding of what I do for a living. - Brian Sandford

Lately, the sky has been full of fascinating clouds, and the more I look, the more I see.

When I was younger, I preferred to show up in a new place and explore by following my instincts. Honestly, I still like doing that, but I also find value in a little more preparation

My intention is not to engage in a political debate but rather to take a moment to recognize the creativity I witnessed.

Finding a community, a group of friends, people to hang out with is very special.