My grandfather had a saying which he loved to repeat while enjoying his morning bacon and coffee and that is “Every age has its compensations.” It was an expression that I heard and dismissed as I longed for each milestone as I grew up… old enough to drive, old enough to drink (legally), etc… and … Read more
Read MoreEven more so than January, springtime signals to me a time of new beginnings. The dreadful dreariness of winter lifts and the promise of flowers, warm weather and sandals awaits me. It’s no wonder that as we come out of hibernation, we want to clear out our nests. Declutter Art Journal Prompt In … Read more
Read MoreGuest blog post by artist Carolyn Dube Thank you Miriam for the invite to share with your readers what I learned about making mistakes..and I’ve made a lot of them! When I started creating, I had a harsh and critical voice in my head. A nuclear powered inner critic who made it so difficult to … Read more
Read MoreFor the last few years, I have been using my art journal as a goal setting tool and it has helped me realized my craziest, juciest art goals. In my free 4-part video series, I will show you an overview of how I do that. Interested? Can you believe it’s 2016! That means you’ve probably … Read more
Read MoreWelcome!

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.