Never under-estimate the magic of Serendipity… Music in My Soul, © 2012 by Nikki Smith; All Rights Reserved. Fine Art Prints Available. Thinking back, I recall a party that I almost didn’t attend back in 1997 because I was feeling rotten. I went anyway, to please an ex-boyfriend. If I hadn’t gone to that party, I wouldn’t have had a …
On Art, Luck, Failure and Growth
I believe we can make (or at least influence) our own luck. We learn, we observe, we inquire, we act, we fail, we re-examine, we apply what we’ve learned, we try again, we learn something new in the attempt, we share our successes, failures, strategies and insights. We grow. Or we don’t try, we don’t fail, we don’t learn, we …
Everyday Art (Just for fun)
While I don’t always get a chance to get into my studio and devote the time I’d love to my “real” artwork, I can usually find something creative to keep my hands busy in the in-between moments of life. Birthdays, graduations, my kids, nieces and nephew are all great excuses to have fun with everyday art… Now go do something …
New Year’s Creative Resolutions 2011
With a full-time business, a toddler and a new baby due any day, it can be hard to envision finding any time for myself and my creative life. No excuses! Where there is a will, there is a way. I WILL make art! I will submit my art to at least two magazines/challenges this year (beginning today). I will carve …
Creative Work, Creative Play, Creative Learning
This weekend I was inspired by my 2yr old daughter to create a photo concentration/memory game to help build her vocabulary. There are some nice games for kids that we’ve found, however they weren’t quite what I was looking for. Building our own game allows us to continually expand her vocabulary by adding new photos and themes, and eventually increasing …
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