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  • Living On The Margins

    14 Dec 2018

    Some of us aren’t content with a simple, lovely life. We riot to live on the margins.  Some of us can’t help but let life beat right through us, dancing in joy, writhing in disappointment , sticking its stiletto heels into our very souls. A friend wrote, “ I realize how lucky I am, to […]

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  • When You Know Too Much

    19 Aug 2016

    It’s not everyday I fall in love with a piece of art. But, I did yesterday. Scrolling through some social media pages, I saw an illustration that tugged at my heart. It was deep with meaning and very well done. I couldn’t stop envisioning it on my wall. Poof! With a witless click, the image […]

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  • It’s Been a Busy Summer

    12 Aug 2016

    It’s been a busy summer. There’s been traveling, art shows, and curating and installing other artist’s exhibits. I’ll be back soon. Summer vacation is about to end. I hope you’re enjoying the close of summer. Maybe when it’s over, we can all get some rest. 🙂 Savor the magic of summer,   Michelle Andres is […]

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  • Who’s Your Daddy?

    07 Aug 2015

    Who’s your biggest advocate? Who champions your career, has your back, ferrets out opportunity that will benefit you? I hope your answer is – ME! I don’t mean me…the coach, the artist, the advisor…I mean YOU! You probably aren’t comfortable advocating for yourself. Few of us are, but the truth is, you MUST be your […]

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  • You’re As Good As Goaled

    07 Nov 2014

    Many years ago, I opened a volume of poetry and prayers and a colourful, folded, Post-It note fell out. On this paper I had written 5 things I wanted to accomplish. I’d written them, tucked them into the book and forgotten all about them. They incubated on the bookshelf for 2 years, then, voila, were […]

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  • 6 Steps for Surviving the “Angsty Middle” of the Creative Process

    17 Oct 2014

    Change is like an Oreo cookie. There’s a crispness to the beginning and end…but the middle is sticky and gooey.  I suspect it’s the same with the creative process. It doesn’t matter what you create… There’s that angsty little bit in the middle. It’s sticky and gooey,  but it isn’t all that sweet. Our creative […]

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  • Lessons from the Classroom

    12 Sep 2014

    Lessons come in all forms. I’m a big believer in lifelong learning and occasional breaks, so we can recharge. I  believe we should pursue “continuing education” no matter what type of work we do. Here’s a repost from a time I spent at an art retreat – when I learned so much more than art. […]

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  • Don’t Say It! – 10 Things NOT to Say to Artists

    29 Aug 2014

    Artists are a sensitive bunch. Recently, the following list of “10 Things NOT to Say to An Artist or Crafter” has been circulating on the Internet. These comments may be considered insensitive or crass to those of us in the art field. If a potential buyer were to say some of these things to you, […]

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  • Cheap and Easy

    08 Aug 2014

    I give it away. I’m more than cheap and easy…I’m free. Sorry, Mom, probably not what you wanted to hear. I volunteer… a lot. Wednesday I offered to help a friend install his first solo show. After arriving and finding there was considerable framing to do, I realized what I thought would be a 3-hour […]

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  • Mad Monsoon

    09 May 2014

    Inhalation. Deep, exhilarating, thoughtful, inspiration. As I consciously decide to take a break on my series of Villages, the possibilities on new work pour in…like torrential rains. A mad, invigorating monsoon of ideas, mental snap shots and dreams begging to spring to life. It’s like drinking from a fire hose. It’s like digital information that […]

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  • Don’t Touch the Money!

    11 Apr 2014

      “Don’t touch the money!” There’s a saying I’ve heard from golfers, especially when things are looking particularly promising. “Don’t touch the money” is the warning. I’m an artist and my husband is a golfer. There are many parallels between the two endeavors. Sometimes, at our dinner table, we banter about golf and art…truth. Consider […]

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  • The Art of Acceptance

    04 Apr 2014

    “There’s a tightening that comes with the proficiency we achieve in whatever it is we do.” (click to Tweet) We’re a lot like children, still…and I think it’s precious. Have you ever noticed how when you’re attracted to something new, if it’s something you adore, you attack it with zeal? There’s a pure joy in […]

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  • Series-ous Directions

    06 Mar 2014

    Having the vehicle and directions to get where you want to go is priceless. But, what happens when we’re in unfamiliar territory? Recently, I came to a crossroad and didn’t have a map. No stinkin’ Garmin…no road signs. Nada. Sometimes, as we’re traveling the path of our natural, creative evolution, we get lost. It may […]

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  • Walking the Tightrope

    14 Feb 2014

      When you work on your own, it’s easy to get into an unproductive rut. The demands of everyday life can pull you off track. Soon, you find, you’re taxiing kids, doing the laundry or waiting for repair people. Did you get into the studio? Nope. Take care of that upcoming marketing piece for your […]

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  • Habits

    07 Feb 2014

    Nuns wear habits. The Monastery of the Angels, a website of Dominican Cloistered Nuns, explains it this way: “A “habit” tells who the nuns are.  Nuns are women of prayer who have dedicated themselves to a life of prayer, penance and sacrifice.  They do not keep to themselves the fruit of their contemplation, but share […]

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  • The Problem with Shoulding Yourself

    31 Jan 2014

    I’ve been shoulding on myself. It’s a nasty, stinky, embarrassing business. It took me well into adulthood to break this filthy habit, and I thought I was finished with the whole, ugly mess. But, no. “Comparison is the thief of joy,” said Theodore Roosevelt. He was wise in so many ways. Life Hacker explores it […]

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