The Maker Is the Part of Yourself that Knows Your Craft
I call the part of yourself that knows your craft your Maker. it's the part that knows how to draw, paint, sing, dance. That paid attention in art class or voice or clarinet lessons. That knows how to do what you do.
My new book, Artists: Prosper! Make Peace With Your Brain, and Money + Joy With Your Art is out this month for real. I just uploaded it to Amazon last Thursday. As soon as I get the author copies in my hot little hands I’ll send the link so you can order it. Whew.
I spend the first part of the book talking about what blocks us from making art.
But it’s not all troubleshooting and pain, thank goodness. I spend the last half of the book talking about the other parts of ourselves that come up with all the ideas, that embody our drawing, painting, writing, dancing, singing skills, and that know the purpose of our art and why it’s important.
While I’m waiting for the live link to be up so you (and I) can order the book, I’d like to help you get in touch with these helpers. I named them the Creative Council. There are three: your Muse, your Maker and your Mentor.
Do you know your Maker?
Would you like to become better acquainted with the part of yourself that knows your craft? Have a conversation with your Maker. Here's how. First, get out a piece of paper and a pen, or open a new document on your compute. Next, ask these three questions.
- In what areas am I most skillful?
- What ideas do you have about how I could get even better with my art?
- Do you have ideas or input about my current projects?
What did you learn?
Leave a comment below to tell me. I’m giving out copies of Artists: Prosper! to people with the best stories.
If you’d like to be notified when Artists: Prosper! Is available, go here and give me your email address. You’ll be among the first to know.
THANKS for your support--for reading this newsletter, for helping me work out the ideas for the book in this writing, and for continuing to do your art, whatever form it takes.
Our work matters.