Relying on Intermittent Daily Practices for Creative Progress with Helen Hiebert (ep. 213)

Host Alyson Stanfield discusses the benefits and strategies of a
daily creative practice with Helen Hiebert, who constructs
installations, sculptures, films, artists’ books, and works in
paper using handmade paper as her primary medium.


This conversation acknowledges the value of a daily practice, but
Helen is a strong advocate for what she calls “intermittent daily
practices.” If sticking to a daily routine forever feels
daunting, her approach might resonate with you.


There’s also a dive into Helen’s realization that as a teacher,
she could maintain the same class structure while creatively
evolving the content to keep it fresh and exciting over
time—primarily to prevent herself from getting bored. She
emphasizes the importance of focusing on the act of
making—without obsessing over the final outcome.


04:00 Helen's Income Streams Update


[ see Transform Your Creative Ideas into Multiple Income Streams
with Helen Hiebert (ep. 18) ]


06:14 Daily Practice and Paper Weaving


22:30 Teaching and Online Classes


26:10 The Different Types of Students


26:42 Keeping the Class Interesting


28:17 Innovative Teaching Methods


32:49 Tips for Sticking to a Daily Practice


37:43 The Importance of Community and Accountability


45:41 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events


 


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Focusing on the Art, Not the Art Business with Rebecca
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Fear with Willie Cole (ep. 126)


Using Her Superpower and Biomaterials with Kelly M. O’Brien (ep.
196)


 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and
leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/intermittent-practices


️ Connect with Helen and see more of her art:
https://helenhiebertstudio.com/


 


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