Episode 95: The Challenge of Maintaining Focus

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Art Ladders: The Creative Climb

Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann

107 episodes

6 days ago

Join us on Art Ladders, the Creative Climb, where we explore the inspiring journeys of artists and uncover the wisdom they've gained along the way. In each episode, hosts Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann delve into the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs of artists. They interject their own experiences in their “coffee talk” style episodes between the two of them. Once a month, Val and Armin choose an artist to interview in an informal and conversational style. Discover practical advice, motivational stories, and the importance of community and persistence in the art world.

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Episode 95: The Challenge of Maintaining Focus

Art Ladders: The Creative Climb

40 minutes 16 seconds

7 months ago

Episode 95: The Challenge of Maintaining Focus

In this latest episode, Armin and Val discussed the importance of maintaining focus as artists. This can range from adopting simple habits that promote concentration to being fiercely protective of your studio time.

Artists thrive in that magical state of flow, which requires a natural ability to focus. Whenever an artist is sidetracked from their vision, it may take hours, days, or even weeks to regain their momentum.

Time is a valuable resource, and there are moments when artists must make tough choices, such as declining opportunities that could deplete their creative energy.

It is our hope that there will be take-aways in this conversation that artists can use in their own practice.

Here are some links of classes, workshops and events coming up for Armin and Valerie this year.

Armin's Creative Process Online Class starting April 15, 2025.

Valerie's In-Person Abstraction Workshop at Millhouse in the Dallas Area. May 2-3, 2025

Valerie's In-Person Abstraction Workshop at the Grosse Pointe Art Center. June 14-15, 2025

Creative 360's "Creativity Cruise" with Armin and Val . October 11-18, 2025.