Musicians and dancers know the importance of daily practice. I took piano lessons for five years and my teacher expected me to practice one hour every day-no days off for weekends or vacations. For some reason that level of consistency has not generally been accepted as a part of the process of visual artists. It should be.

Getting in touch with your creative side can be tricky if you do not feel in the mood so it is important to inspire yourself to use art materials. There are numerous ways to absorb art such as reading books, visiting websites and even watching films but the best way to experience creativity is at firsthand by going to galleries and exhibitions. Some of the most famous galleries and museums can be found in European cities like Paris and Rome but you do not have to travel so far in order to view quality...

Artists have a need for others to share their creative ideas and projects with. This article gives suggestions on ways to find a community of artists.

In order to cultivate your creativity you need to find a way to quiet the noise. The noise from the outside world and the noise inside our heads interfere with the creative process. This article gives you three ways to calm the interfering noise.

Making art is difficult. Often the work in our minds seems more real than the work we have actually done. So, the questions are: How does art get done? Why, often, does it not get done? And, what is the nature of the difficulties that stop so many who start? In this series of articles, I will be sharing insights and activities to enhance your creativity.