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1. 10 Ways to Avoid Online Drama & Controversy

   2020-09-22 01:36:53 UTC

   Avoiding Online Drama & Controversy “We’re not passengers on someone else’s journey, but the curious pilots of our own.”  ~ M.D. Campbell It’s that time of year again to put away Summer projects and start thinking about the Fall and the art challenges which artists across the globe enjoy participating…

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2. Stuck in a Creative Slump

   2020-06-07 14:15:48 UTC

   Stuck in a Creative Slump “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath, writer/poet Right now, I’ve been in a creative slump for about four weeks, and it’s pretty frustrating. So, I’ve been finding small, creative projects to keep busy and help get me back into my groove.…

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3. The Pros & Cons of Posting Artwork Online

   2019-09-28 17:29:05 UTC

   The Pro’s & Con’s of Posting Artwork Online by M.D. Campbell © 2019-2020 All rights reserved Something I’ve always found interesting is how many successful artists aren’t measured on the quality of their work, but rather the controversy that surrounds them. Robert Mapplethorpe’s “shock” photos had less to do with…

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4. Biggest Mistakes Buying Art Supplies

   2019-07-23 14:00:48 UTC

   “Bad shopping habits die hard!” ~ Tori Spelling I don’t like to admit it, but the mistakes I talk about in this article are one’s I’ve made throughout my life that I wish I knew when I was young. Knowing them would have saved me a lot of time, money,…

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5. The Pros & Cons of Imitating Others

   2019-06-03 12:33:27 UTC

   The Pros and Cons of Imitating Others “The best imitation in the world is not half as good as a poor original.” - Luise Rainer, actress This month’s discussion relates to an experience I had recently.  I was looking at the work of an illustrator whom I admire tremendously, and…

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