Panama Dream, acrylic on canvas, by Mary Gow (SOLD)

Panama Dream, 16 x 16, by Mary Gow (SOLD)

Inspiration and guidance comes from many sources. These are exceptional resources – check them out and see if they resonate with you!

BOOKS

The Art Spirit, by Robert Henri. Notes, articles, fragments of letters and talks to students, bearing on the concept and technique of picture making, the study of art generally, and on appreciation.

The Artist’s Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

ENJOY FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS IN REAL-TIME

CreativeLIVE.com – This site has grown extensively, and an annual Creative Pass is available that gives you access to hundreds of courses. It started with a focus on photography and now covers helpful topics for any creative professional.

FIND OUT WHERE YOUR IMAGES ARE APPEARING ON THE INTERNET:

TinEye – use the reverse image search feature

INSPIRATIONAL BLOGS:

Marie Forleo’s Marie TV

Darren Daily

Martha Beck

HOW TO’S OF BUSINESS, ESPECIALLY INTERNET BUSINESS:

Jeff Walker

Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income

Donald Miller’s StoryBrand

ON THE BUSINESS OF BEING AN ARTIST:

Art Biz Blog

Empty Easel

Mark McGuinness of 21st Century Creative provides you with a free 26 Week Guide to Success as a Creative Professional here: The Creative Pathfinder

This list keeps growing so check back!