Archive - Diane V. Mulligan - Teacher, Novelist, Artist

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Vol 8. On judging and being judged

Some thoughts literary contests and how to get away from the winner-takes-all mentality.

Nov 15

Vol 7. The New Morning Pages

Are morning pages truly the magical cure for all blocked artists?

Nov 1

October 2023

Vol 6. No More Blank Pages

In this post, some lessons from my 20-day project of painting with watercolors on toned paper.

Oct 15

Vol 5. Rising to the Hashtag Challenge

The Substack formerly known as The Paint Wasters' Club. In this post, some thoughts on hashtag challenges for artists, a sketchbook prompt, and a…

Oct 1

Readers can access my studio sale starting today!

Oct 1

September 2023

Vol 4. Big Small Things

In this post, some thoughts on the importance of deliberate practice, a sketchbook prompt to help you put deliberate practice in place, and a book…

Sep 15

Vol 3. The Problem with Pretty

In this post, some thoughts about loosening up, a sketchbook prompt to help you get past the fear of making "ugly" art, and a podcast recommendation.

Sep 1

August 2023

Vol 2. Tools for the Journey and Rules of the Road

In this post, some thoughts on materials, a prompt to help you set some intentions for your sketchbook, and a YouTube series recommendation.

Aug 15

Vol. 1: Portrait of a Sketcher as a Middle-aged Woman

A little bit about how I came back to art in my 40s after decades away, a sketchbook prompt, and a podcast recommendation.

Aug 1

July 2023

Prelude: On being a paint waster

Allow me to introduce the Paint Wasters’ Club with a little explanation the title of this newsletter, a sketchbook prompt, and a book recommendation.

Jul 15

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