Art makes us see heaven in this world - the underpinnings of all that lies beneath every human and universal thing, the threads of the exquisite fabric of our living tapestry. So go on. Make a heaven on earth. Do your art. Begin, and give yourself tools. Support yourself and live within your means. Nurture your own ideas, apart from other people’s opinions. explore. Give yourself the gift of time. Be ethical. Be courageous. Be an artistic force for good - a mirror for all of humanity. Tell the truth. Be of service to your art and to whomever it touches. Bring your work into the world with humility. . . and the willingness to learn. Cultivate wisdom. Find happiness in your creative soul. Heaven is now. . . - JoAnneh Nagler *excerpt form ‘How to be an Artist’
