by Erik Peterson

One of the biggest ways we sabotage ourselves as creatives is allowing our negative inner dialogue to dictate how we show up and what we carry into the process of art-making. 

If perfectionism has prevented you from creating in the way you desire, take heart. I think we all wrestle with this to varying degrees. The good news is t...

by Erik Peterson

Have you ever felt like you are merely scratching the surface of what you are capable of with your art? I am sure you have.

• You have a longing to create more (both in time and quantity), create deeper with more heart and connection to God (quality), and create in a way that is aligned with your soul’s purpose and calling. 
• You...

By Erik Peterson

While everyone may have a different creative process - what works for me is different than what works for you - there is one single thing we can all agree upon.

Artists create time to create.  

Creative Procrastination

What keeps us from actually creating?  There are many reasons: lack of clarity of purpose, lack of motivation,...

By Erik Peterson

I just spent some time praying, asking, “God, what do you want me to write about?  What do you want for this community of artists?”  These are questions I intend to keep asking, especially before creating. I know I have certain ideas, but what are my ideas when compared to God’s, whose ways are brighter, wiser and higher than ours...

By Erik Peterson

There is a deeply held conviction in our culture, a belief that runs so deep that we are often blind to its underlying presence. It can affect every aspect of our lives - from our art, to our work and our relationships. 

It’s the belief that we are all alone, that it’s “all up to me” when we embark on a creative task or journey. ...