The Sanguine Muse

Not only do we love to create visuals to convey ideas, we occasionally even use words.
The Sanguine Muse is where we talk with you about the art process, discovering passion and motivation, creativity and, in general, the art of being human.

When Money Buys Happiness

When Money Buys Happiness

Giving ourselves permission to acquire things that exist simply to give us joy is not wrong. It’s necessary.
Using Fine Art as Color "Magnets"

Made You Look!

"Think about this: Color evokes emotion. Without color our world would be gray and dull."
One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

Everyone is creative in one way or another. It might not be in the "traditionally acceptable" disciplines, but whoever made that rule up should have his (I'm sure it was...
15 Minutes of Frame<br>(A Brief Primer)

15 Minutes of Frame
(A Brief Primer)

You’ve bought a print. Or maybe a friend gifted you with a print. And now you need to frame it. So where do you go for a frame? And how... Read More
Your Workspace is Your Castle - Give It the Royal Treatment

Your Workspace is Your Castle - Give It the Royal Treatment

I walk to work every day. Since I work at home it takes me about 10 seconds to get to the studio. Not much exercise, but the payoff is that... Read More
Crabs in a Bucket

Crabs in a Bucket

“Used to describe a person (or subculture) that does everything in its power to destroy the ambitions of those among them who wish to improve themselves.” urbandictionary.com/ Fishermen know this... Read More
I Hope You Dance

I Hope You Dance

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,... Read More
Making Friends with the Box

Making Friends with the Box

This. Is. The Box. It’s the one we are told not to be caught dead in. Conventional wisdom says inside-the-box thinking won’t allow you to consider creative solutions that are... Read More