The Messy Truth Blog

Friends,

In 2022, I created a publication and podcast on Substack. That’s where you can find all my most recent musings, including TellMe Insight Card prompts, monthly Museletters and more. I hope you’ll join me there and subscribe so I can send new posts and podcasts right to your inbox.

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xoxo

Cynthia Berg Cynthia Berg

Adventures in Finishing

I'm continuing to experiment with finishing - the less ‘intuitive’ part of making art. And I have to admit, fussing around with finishing is becoming an excellent way to avoid making art.

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i need a better plan

I wait to write, paint or go for a walk until all the responsible things get done. It isn’t working.

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30 of My Best Ideas for Writing Prompts

“What are some good writing prompts?” It may be the question I get asked most often. And the truth is, a good writing prompt can come from the most unlikely place. In fact, great writing prompts are all around you, right now. And I’ll give you thirty more of my best ideas for writing prompts so you’ll never again be able to say you have nothing to write about.

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Is your art any good?

I can make art according to the instructions for 'good art' and end up with something not very interesting at all. Or I can do all the 'wrong' things and end up surprised at how much everyone loves it and how enjoyable it was to make it.

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