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CHRISTOPHER PALBICKI

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Perfectionism: The Creative Road To Nowhere

January 12, 2017

Aiming for excellence in your chosen field is the sign of a Master craftsman in the making . . . but striving for perfectionism almost always guarantees a zero return on your efforts. If sheer output stands as a legacy of living a full creative Life, then the only thing a perfectionist typically has to show for his/her good intentions are a bunch of projects left undone.

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In art, life lesson Tags perfectionism, creative work, creativity, create, art, artists, make art, painting, filmmaking, films, star wars, george lucas, drawing, self-esteem, self-criticism, photography, acting, brene brown, daring greatly, bravery, fearlessness, conquering fear, fears, shame, low self-esteem, procrastination, norman rockwell, illustration, michelangelo, renaissance, architect, sculptor, pope julius, pope, moses, obi wan kenobi, luke skywalker, han solo, chewbacca, mos eisley, aliens, improvisation, improv, mystery, illusion
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Turns Out, You Actually Don’t HAVE To Quit Your Day Job . . .

November 10, 2016

Who says an artist can't work a day gig and still find the time to do their creative work? 

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In art, inspiration Tags excuses, creative, creativity, create, art, artists, make art, creative work, determination, dedication, persistance, personal growth, personal discovery, william carlos williams, teaching, teach yourself, lawyers, doctors, writer, writers, poetry, poets, short stories, plays, novels, essays, will power, henry darger, drawing, chicago, in the realms of the unreal, watercolors, watercolor, watercoloring, collage, collages, toni morrison, nobel prize, nobel laureate, random house, literature, single parent, novelists, concentration, focus, ted kooser, nebraska, quality over quantity, NPR, franz kafka, william faulkner, as I lay dying, joseph heller, catch-22, filmmaking, films, david lynch, eraserhead, 1970s, creating
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Embracing Your ‘Darkside’

February 11, 2016

As a painter, it's important to remember: Always begin with the darkest areas first, and then work your way out into the light. I’d say that sounds like a damn good metaphor for living a human Life. 

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In inspiration Tags painting, life lessons, shadow work, patience, creativity, the light within, wild, reese witherspoon, pacific crest trail, california, oregon, washington, drug use, alcoholism, create, drawing, acting, writing, creative, holy grail, success, ram dass, om made studios
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OM Made Studios: It’s About Making a Life, Not Just a Living . . .

January 14, 2016

Today begins a new and exciting chapter of my Life. Today marks the official ‘launch’ of my first online business venture, OM Made Studios. It's my chance to make a Life instead of just a living. 

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In inspiration Tags making a life, higher consciousness, following your dreams, self discovery, passion, infinite possibilities, create, explore
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