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Books Every Artist Should Read
If you're an artist looking for inspiration, there are plenty of books out there that can help. Here are some of the best books every artist should read to help spark creativity and fresh ideas: Photo by cottonbro studio on The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: This book is a must-read for any artist who is looking to stay motivated and break through creative blocks. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon: This book provides advice on how to get inspired and take your art to the
Heidi Cogdill
May 9, 20231 min read


Favorite Books Currently On My Nightstand
Photo by Pixabay on I get asked all the time about the books I'm reading so I thought I'd share some of my favorites that are currently on my nightstand. I'm an avid reader and I'm always looking for something new to read. Here are a few of my favorite books I'm currently reading: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen : A beautiful and touching story. This book is as magical and enchanting as all of Sarah's other books. She's a favorite author of mine! She tells a story in such
Heidi Cogdill
Dec 29, 20222 min read


How to Annotate All Kinds of Books
What is annotating? Basically, it means that you underline/highlight and add notes interacting with the text. I do most often write in my books, but there are ways to annotate and not mark up your books. Here's how I annotate my books, and if you want you can try it yourself. Why you should annotate your books Mostly Because it’s fun . That’s the main reason I annotate books. Many annotate books for classes/homework, which is where I learned to do it, but now I do it for fun.
Heidi Cogdill
Sep 30, 20223 min read


11 ways to keep kids busy when stuck at home
This coronavirus crisis has forced many schools to close and has left many parents scrambling to find ways to occupy their kids during the day. There will obviously be schoolwork to stay on top of, but parents are forced to find ways to keep them busy. I homeschooled my two kids from Kindergarten through graduation so I'm quite familiar with finding things to do with kiddos at home. Cook Together This is a great opportunity to get your kids in the kitchen. Many people are eat
Heidi Cogdill
Mar 13, 20204 min read
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