Shannon Borg 12/19/22 Shannon Borg 12/19/22

The Creative Process

What is the Creative Process? Where do you get your ideas? In this post I write about “Generating Systems”: Any mental model that continually fosters the production of ideas, thoughts, metaphors, symbols, connections, and comparisons for use in the creation of works of art, writing, design, or research.

Shannon Borg 12/18/22 Shannon Borg 12/18/22

The Crux

A tale of a crossroads.

Shannon Borg 12/8/22 Shannon Borg 12/8/22

Ripple Meditation

Try Ripple Meditation in your own creative process. It has really helped me to create an atmosphere of deep creativity in my self, my studio practice, and my business. I am happy to share this idea with you, and I hope it helps you, too!

Shannon Borg 11/18/22 Shannon Borg 11/18/22

VIDEO: 9 Ways Artists Think

9 ways artists already think - that can make you great at business!

Shannon Borg 11/8/22 Shannon Borg 11/8/22

The Psychology of Imitation

Why do we make master copies - and how can imitation help us find our own voice?

Shannon Borg 10/5/22 Shannon Borg 10/5/22

The Struggle Button

Why do artists think they need to struggle? It is pretty basic chemistry, it turns out! All humans experience struggle and reward in almost every activity - artists are just more aware of it, from historical circumstances, social patterning, and more. Let’s explore!

Shannon Borg 9/4/22 Shannon Borg 9/4/22

The Adventure of the Accidental Lunaria

I discovered a new form of painting by accident. I call them Lunaria, because they create a little moon on the ceiling, and glow from within.

Shannon Borg 8/23/22 Shannon Borg 8/23/22

Join me for a Conversation with Daniel DiGriz, host of The Thriving Artist Podcast

How to Wear

All. The. Hats.

(& not become the Mad Hatter)

Facebook Live! The 4 Hats of Artists in Business with Daniel DeGriz from the Thriving Artist Podcast, in conversation with art & business coach Shannon Borg

Shannon Borg 7/5/22 Shannon Borg 7/5/22

How Do I Coach Myself?

5 Tools for Self-Coaching for Artists and Creative Business Owners
What is a coach? Should I invest in a creative coach or a business coach? How can I coach myself? I answer these and other questions in this blog post - with 5 helpful tools to get you on your way to self-coaching for entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone who just wants to do some self-development or self-help work.