| Nailing the Art of Being an Artist |
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There's not much about John Bisbee that's stereotypical, except that as an artist he is eccentric; as a creative mind, brilliant; and as a teacher, inspirational. While his sculpture increases by the ton in the most prestigious galleries and museums in new england and around the country, the stars of his former Bowdoin students rise as well, in the art world and beyond.
People tend to think of artists in one of two ways: either they confuse them with their art, or they find them curiously unlike it. Sculptor John Bisbee is both. :: more |
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| The Art of Giving Criticism |
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I previously wrote about how to take criticism, a very important life skill. In the comments, someone asked for a post about how to criticize. Good idea! It only makes sense to look at the flip side of the coin.
Some people get a kick out of insulting others. It’s really easy to find some friends, neighbors, politicians, actors, comedians, athletes, or other people who aren’t doing everything exactly to your liking. And when someone is making mistakes, some people feel the need to make sure they know it. :: more
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| The Art of Schmoozing - Part I |
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February 1, 2006 - “It's not what you know or who you know, but who knows you.” Susan RoAne. The Guy Kawasaki Theory of Schmoozing version 1.0 was ad hoc: get to know the people that you need for a specific deal. It was short-term and focused. Version 2.0 is ad infinitum--maybe even ad nauseam. It's taken me twenty years, but I've figured out that it's much easier to make a sale, build partnerships, create joint ventures--you name it--with people that you already know than with people you just met. The key is to establish a relationship before you need it. And this is why I'd like to provide the art of schmoozing. ::more
The Art of Schmoozing - Part II
June 1, 2007 - The Art of Schmoozing II ::more
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| The Art of Sharpening Pencils |
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| Welcome to the world of pencil sharpening - this may sound like a dull topic but there is actually a lot more to it than you think. There are a number of different sharpening styles and methods; all good artists should know them. The trick is using the right one at the right time. :: more |
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| The Art of Giving Up |
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January 13, 2009 - www.huffingtonpost.com
It is a simple but cruel irony of life that as soon as you think you have things figured out, the rules change. We enter the world and are quickly presented with a simple rule of success -- More! Acquire more words. More food. More toys. Take more classes. Earn more degrees. Once we enter the working world, the room looks different, but the objective remains the same. Acquire knowledge. Gain experiences. Get better. Take on more. And More! This is how you were graded in school. This is how you are graded early in your career. Life, it would seem, is about the acquisition of more knowledge and more skill and more responsibility. And those most likely to be successful are the ones with the greatest capacity for more. ::more |
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| The Art of Art therapy |
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Benefits of Art Therapy
While therapy and psychotherapy in general have many benefits, the concept of art therapy has proven to be successful in various ways that differ from traditional therapy practice. There are various uses for art therapy with regards to healing, but the benefits may surprise you if you’ve never heard of art as a form of therapy.
Who Benefits from Art Therapy?
Art therapy sets itself apart as a means of therapy by utilizing the creative process of art and having a low barrier to entry (anyone can be creative in some form or another). Art therapy can be especially beneficial to children as younger people are usually less capable and less comfortable expressing themselves via words. ::more |
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White Wild Rose By Wolf C., 2007
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