I’m so glad you’re here. This community is a supportive circle for artists who are ready to dust off hidden work, restart stalled projects, and step confidently into visibility. Let’s start by getting to know each other. Please introduce yourself by sharing a few or all of these: 🌍 Your name + where you’re from 🎨 What kind of art you make (or want to make) ✨ One hidden piece or project you’ve kept tucked away, or would like to begin again (a sketch, a painting, a dream idea, even just a description) 🌟 Why you're excited to be a part of the community 🔗 Links to your online portfolio, socials and/or websites Feel free to add a photo of yourself or a piece of your art if you’d like! This is your safe space to be seen, supported, and celebrated as an artist. I look forward to learning more about you and your creativity. Please select the "Introductions" category at the end of your Introductory post. 🙂

The Projects category is where we bring our creativity out of hiding and into the circle. Whether it’s a painting, sketchbook series, collage, digital work, or even an idea you’re still mapping out—you can select this category when you make a post. (An example of this is shown in the image below.) Here’s how to get the most out of Projects: - Start a Post → Share what you’re working on (finished, unfinished, or in-progress). - Add Details → Tell us the story behind it: What inspired it? Where are you feeling stuck? What’s your next step? - Ask for Feedback → Let us know if you want encouragement, constructive thoughts, or simply a witness to your process. - Engage With Others → Comment, celebrate, and support fellow artists—you never know how your words could spark their next breakthrough. 💡 Remember: No project is too small, too unfinished, or too “imperfect” to share. This is a place to experiment, reveal, and reboot—together. Can’t wait to see what you’re working on. _____________ ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, IF YOU NEED A GUIDED STRUCTURE: 👇🏾 When you’re ready to post about your project, feel free to copy + paste this template into your post (and fill it in your way): Project Title: [Give your project a name, even if it’s just a working title] Medium/Style: [Painting, sketch, mixed media, digital, collage, etc.] Current Stage: [Idea / Work-in-progress / Almost finished / Revisiting old work] What Inspired This Project: [Share the story, spark, or intention behind it] Where I Feel Stuck or Curious: [Optional — What feedback, encouragement, or ideas would help?] Next Step I Plan to Take: [Even if it’s just a small action — what’s next for you?] Image(s): [Upload a photo or two, or even a sketchbook peek] ------------------- - Image 1: How to select the Projects category when making a post - Image 2: How to only view posts relating to Projects

Hello Community! I’m so excited to share something brand new with you — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲 ✨ It is a special version of ChatGPT that I’ve tailored just for this community, so it can support you through creative blocks and help you reconnect with your art.” Think of it as a supportive studio partner, always ready to: - Help you quiet the inner critic when it gets loud - Offer small, doable steps when you feel stuck - Spark fresh ideas or prompts when you need inspiration - Remind you why your art matters and encourage you to share it This is an exclusive tool for our community, designed to give you encouragement and momentum whenever you need it. 👉 How to access it: You’ll need a free ChatGPT account (takes just a minute to set up). Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to open The Studio Muse and start chatting right away. The link to The Studio Muse is here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68db1297ddfc8191a3044bc37c0c3203-the-studio-muse ✨ Here’s what I’d love for you to do: - Try out The Studio Muse — ask it for support, prompts, or encouragement. You can even start a conversation by saying "Hi." - Share your experience in this community: Was it helpful? Did it spark something new? What would you love it to do more of? This is our chance to test it together, and your feedback will help shape how The Studio Muse grows and supports us moving forward.