Have you ever felt frustrated or flustered at work? Perhaps a bit anxious or uncertain? Creating art lessons, prepping supplies, managing behaviors and dealing with uncertainty can challenge even the best of us. Today’s episode of Art Made Easy takes a look at how one book, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield changed the way I approached my day. As a writer, it made a huge difference in my productivity and as a teacher it allowed me to look at my job with more focus and less distraction. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: • How having a professional mindset can help you in the art room • What are the real differences between amateurs and professionals • Why looking into the future can be just as limiting than looking into the past • Whether or not you need to offer many different mediums in your art program • Why I believe you can be both a creative and a business owner • What I say before my students walk in the door LISTEN TO THE SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES Enrolling new Sparklers on January 3, 2018To learn more about The Sparklers Club You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram FacebookInstagram Turning Pro & The War of Art by Steven Pressfield AME 007: How to Create a Thematic Unit with Laura Lohmann
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