All Work and no Play. . .

Published on Jul. 21st 2007


All Work and No Play

It’s true. . . and especially for artists. With other jobs you might be able to muddle through on persistence alone, but not with art.

So take a break this weekend, if you need it. Enjoy the sunshine, if you have it.

Relax. It’s Saturday.

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