A German friend recently told me that her country calls this time “between the years.” I like that idea. After the grandiose Hanukkah and Christmas, we have some days before New Years where we can reflect on the retrospective of the last year and the promise of a new one. It is that build up … Read more
Read MoreLast weekend, I drove up to see my college daughter perform in her orchestra. Now for those of you who have negative flashbacks to elemetary school orchestra and band concerts where you couldn’t tell the difference between the music and the tuning… this was nothing of that sort. My daughter goes to a music conservatory … Read more
Read MoreFor the past few years, my family and I have started a tradition of choosing a word for the year. We begin discussing our words in December, as we proudly turn words over in our minds and share them with each other. Harmony If you are new to this concept, let me explain how this … Read more
Read MoreI was truly overwhelmed by your enthusiastic response to my last postcard giveaway… So, in the spirit of the holidays and giving, I am planning to do another one. But this time… There is a catch. You see, I want to give these postcards to you only if you actually open my emails! (Yes, with … Read more
Read MorePeople tend to think of creativity as a mysterious solo act, when in reality the best ideas are usually the result of a dialog. Name any famous artist, man or woman, throughout history and you will discover that each surrounded themselves with other artist friends. Georgia O’Keeffe had the tumultuous and stimulating relationship with George … Read more
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I’m Miriam Schulman, Chief Inspiration Officer.
I inspire art-lovers to reconnect with their creativity, learn new skills and techniques, and profit from their art. Whether you paint simply for the joy of it or you’re serious about selling your work, and you’re ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner...You're in the right place. I've done it and I can inspire YOU how to do it too.