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Val Gilman- coach for artists and craftspeople @UCVm4zeolNS0XVQw66sWj61g@youtube.com

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Welcome to Val Gilman- Coach for Artists and Craftspeople!


04:24
Why Avoiding Opportunity Can Be Smart for artists
03:12
Develop the skill of celebrating successes
02:24
How to ease up on the cravings: satisfying the need for dopamine
02:39
Weight loss for Artists and Creatives: engaging novelty and pleasure
03:53
Don't try to understand the meanings of your creative work too early. Playing with color
03:38
Empowering community for Artists who don't fit in
03:27
Why even strong, independent artists need community.
03:45
Why is it so damn hard to be a solo artist? And a community that might help.
05:39
Self-care in the face of stress and overwhelm
04:40
Success for artists and creatives. It's not the money.
04:33
4 Stages of Being an Artist
03:46
How to work with the built up pressure of too many ideas: it’s not about capturing them all!
04:00
Don’t worry about what your audience is going to get from your creative work. Mushrooms!
04:09
Getting to ease as an artist using Aikido ideas
03:34
The right motivation is key in getting your creative work out in the right way
03:25
How do you nourish your creative side? Delight is essential.
04:42
False starts in the creative life are painful. Getting help helps!
02:46
Don’t try to fit in with your creative work
04:10
Why pushing so hard in your creative work is counter productive, and how to invite ease
03:31
Don’t wait for inspiration as an artist. But do feed your process.
02:59
Being a successful artist requires more than making art.
03:52
Don’t limit what your creative work can say.
05:36
What if it’s not self-sabotage? Stop self-harming by pushing into things that are not right for you!
04:45
Why getting your creative work out into the world can feel wrong- my story of doing it wrong
05:55
Your secret desire to show your creative work and have a real audience- why it is not egocentric.
03:03
Invoking connection in your solo studio practice.
04:08
4 things to do to invite your creative muse. Don’t just wait for it to appear!
03:58
I’m inviting you! Artists’ gathering- free
03:44
A call to artists of all sort to gather on zoom and discuss the challenges
01:37
Adding movement to a thrown cup
01:02
Throwing a cup- view from top
05:36
Opening and throwing a bowl- keeping it centered
01:51
Centering 2.5- 3 lbs
02:12
Why is being an artist so hard? Come to a small group conversation!
04:32
The pain of not being in creative flow. How to get past it without feeling like a puffed up fraud!
03:20
If you don’t enjoy the business of art, you are doing it wrong
02:19
What if getting your art out into the world felt good?
07:10
Why is it disappointing when you show your art work to someone?
04:49
How to get to your creative flow organically and honestly
02:15
Taking care of the little irritations in your space
04:08
What are qualities of being and why are they important for an artist?
04:57
The Chaos of Creative Ideas: Finding the still point as a way to find your right next step.
04:02
Indecision can make life as an artist hard, and it’s worth getting help so it is more easeful.
06:00
Why is it so hard to let go of clutter? And what to do about it!
05:58
How do you put energy behind your goals for caring for yourself?
04:27
What are qualities of being and how do you use them?
05:48
How to get past the inner rebel (who sabotages your goals for taking care of yourself)
05:05
False distinction between fine arts and crafts
04:05
What is the problem with unfinished creative work?
05:00
Why is it so damn hard to take care of yourself? How to make it work better.
04:18
Birthday wisdom #58, the importance of the exhale
04:15
Centering on the potters wheel for a vase
01:01
How to pull a handle for a mug
04:26
When being an artist hurts
02:22
why is it important to take care of your home as an artist
05:02
Creating Spaciousness with Structure - for artists who get overwhelmed with too much to do
03:31
Don't feel like a failure. How to find focus with priorities.
05:31
Throwing a Simple Taller Form
04:50
Why can’t you finish things? like your creative work just piles up half done?
04:40
4 Things to Move You Towards Being a Successful Artist