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Amanda Coen Art — artistic journey

The Itch of Niching Down – A Creative Dilemma for Artists

The Itch of Niching Down – A Creative Dilemma for Artists

As an artist, the very thought of limiting creativity in any way makes me fidgety. "Niche down," they say. "Focus on what works. Focus on what your audience wants." But for many artists, this advice feels like stepping into a veritable straitjacket—and it’s itchy! While I instinctively rail against this idea in many ways, I also acknowledge that, in some respects, it is completely valid. And in other ways? Utter rubbish. Let’s discuss it. But first, let me tell you where I’m coming from. How it Was Before Digital: No social media accounts, email lists, websites, agents or paid ads....


Art Creation: Getting Out of My Own Way

Art Creation: Getting Out of My Own Way

Art: Getting Out of My Own Way to Create I have been waiting quite a while to begin writing regularly about my new art adventures. It’s a strange thing to carve out a new creative routine, especially after a long absence. The process has been full of stops and starts, endless reassessments, and, ultimately, a major shift in how I approach my time, my priorities, and my creative energy. Through continuous research, learning from other creators, and an invaluable year of online coaching since July 2023, I have discovered more efficient ways of managing tasks like content creation. Seeing smarter...


Part 1: Reviving My Artistic Journey

Part 1: Reviving My Artistic Journey

There's something you may or may not know about me. I started out as an artist and I have always been one at heart. It is my grand passion. All my appreciation awe and admiration for creativity including craft, singing, dancing, drama, books, and even writing stems from my deep  passion for art. Or at least I believe, that it all comes from the same deep central well—the attraction to colour, a fascination for outlines, composition, form, emotion, a deeper understanding of life, expansive thoughts, dreams, musings, sketches, studies, the urge for self-expression and sharing. All of it. Facing my...