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Between work and other social obligations, where does your art fit? — Recently, I’ve been discussing balancing your art in your life with a variety of people. It’s a balance most, if not all, artistic people struggle with at least for a time, no matter their art. Whether you’re starting a new art or participating in an art activity you’ve known for…

The galaxies in our universe and how to explore them! — Welcome back to the Monday Astronomy Picture Ponderings (MAPPs) series where every Monday I normally pick one of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) entries from the past seven days to focus on in some way. On June 13th, 2022, NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day featured an absolutely…

Vision boards, statement/ social issue pieces, and home touches — Art is this beautiful thing that can speak to people on so many different levels and therefore has been used for hundreds of years by humans to convey messages and even incite change. Art has changed the way we look at the world, both in present times and the past…

Earth is a part of space too! Welcome back to the Monday Astronomy Picture Ponderings (MAPPs) series where every Monday I normally pick one of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) entries from the past seven days to focus on in some way. When we think of space, it’s…

Art has a very interesting and nebulous role in society — Art is difficult to define, nebulous and subjective. Even if it is agreed to be art, the interpretation, meaning behind, and implications of the work can vary widely depending on the viewer/ person experiencing it. It stimulates one or more senses as well as your emotions and is created utilizing…

Round and round we go: co-orbiting supermassive black holes Welcome back to the Monday Astronomy Picture Ponderings (MAPPs) series where every Monday I normally pick one of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) entries from the past seven days to focus on in some way. Way back towards the…

Tips for unleashing your creativity in your home, even if you rent — Despite what you think of when you hear the word ‘art’, there are ways that you can participate in art even if you don’t utilize the “standard” tools. Your home is a canvas. No, really. You decide what you want to create with your home. And not just on the…