The Importance of Artists' Studio Practice

5/3/2014

listen to ‘Get Back In The Studio - Part 1’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Get Back In The Studio - Part 2’ on Audioboo

Why studio practice is essential for maintaining our self-esteem as artists

Inspired by Alyson Stanfield's post, Your Job Is In the Studio, this week I've got a couple of audio musings for you about studio practice - all recorded live and direct from my studio - of course!

In Part 1, I look at the importance of studio practice for maintaining our self-esteem as artists.

In Part 2, I also share a neat little trick for getting yourself into the studio when you'd really rather not.

(For other kinds of creatives – or artists who don't have a dedicated studio space – substitute 'studio' with desk, table, camera or wherever you do your main creativity.)

Comment: What tricks do you have for getting over the resistance to work?

2 Comments

robyn link

12/3/2014 11:42:48 pm

Valid points, Cherry. Your first audio got me into the zone immediately. I have everything ready to start on my next commission.... which I will definitely be working on all day. The second audio reminded me about the art business I had several years ago. It was very monotonous and the only way I could keep on was to listen to music and audio books. It got to the stage when the moment I switched on the audio player I was in the zone.

Cherry Jeffs link

13/3/2014 07:15:11 am

Glad I got you in the zone, Robyn. Tackling commissions is something I admire! The few that I have done have been a real struggle and yet I didn't have any trouble working to a brief as a graphic designer. Look forward to seeing the result of yours :)

The Importance of Artists' Studio Practice

Why studio practice is essential for maintaining our self-esteem as artists

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