Julie Miette’s Notebook
Writings on art and the pursuit of a meaningful life through craft and creation.
Fostering a Perennial Art Practice
When thinking about my annual goals, I put my art studies aside for the first time in years. In this post, I share why I decided not to focus on art as much for a while. An essay about motivation, creativity, and how to protect and nurture the most important part of your art practice.
Is Meaningful Content Creation Possible?
After a six months break from YouTube, I find myself wanting to create videos again. But stepping away has been such a deep relief that I can’t come back lightly. In this post, I reflect on the sustainability of content creation, as well as the moral question of sharing on addictive and harmful platforms.
Art or Craft: Why I Won’t Choose
Can you be both an artist and an artisan, or do you have to choose? A comment I received made me reflect on how creativity, skill, and identity are often misunderstood in the art world. Here's why I believe you don’t have to pick sides; and what keeps me hopeful.