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When a Creative is Cut Off from Social Media

Posted on August 16, 2024 by D. Katie Powell

This is a journal entry edited and expanded for you all to read; I edited it for readability. Instagram, and Facebook too, have been a game changer for me. I work full-time and run a business with Mitchell restoring/conserving various … Continue reading →

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World Watercolor Month: Sweet Peas / Creative Block

Posted on July 14, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I am in a creative slump. I’ve been in this stuck place for weeks and pushed myself to sketch posies — which usually works — but nothing is working. Painting these flowers has been like slogging through mud. I told … Continue reading →