When I am not busy with research, I write about the things I care about: life-long learning, creativity, and writing habits.

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An artist date at the concert hall

Maja Miłkowska 2/10/25 Maja Miłkowska 2/10/25

An artist date at the concert hall

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When was the last time you drew outside?

Maja Miłkowska 5/16/23 Maja Miłkowska 5/16/23

When was the last time you drew outside?

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Illustration inspiration: Mari Andrew

Maja Miłkowska 3/1/23 Maja Miłkowska 3/1/23

Illustration inspiration: Mari Andrew

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A week of drawing food

Maja Miłkowska 2/6/23 Maja Miłkowska 2/6/23

A week of drawing food

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The diary of an artist: Daybook by Anne Truitt

Maja Miłkowska 12/23/22 Maja Miłkowska 12/23/22

The diary of an artist: Daybook by Anne Truitt

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DIY Christmas cards

Maja Miłkowska 12/12/22 Maja Miłkowska 12/12/22

DIY Christmas cards

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Creative recovery with Darrell Fusaro: SKILL principles

Maja Miłkowska 12/9/22 Maja Miłkowska 12/9/22

Creative recovery with Darrell Fusaro: SKILL principles

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Dealing with creative self-doubt: “I have nothing to say”

Maja Miłkowska 11/23/22 Maja Miłkowska 11/23/22

Dealing with creative self-doubt: “I have nothing to say”

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Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins

Maja Miłkowska 11/16/22 Maja Miłkowska 11/16/22

Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins

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Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 9: Recovering a sense of compassion

Maja Miłkowska 9/23/22 Maja Miłkowska 9/23/22

Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 9: Recovering a sense of compassion

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A walking alternative to Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages

Maja Miłkowska 9/12/22 Maja Miłkowska 9/12/22

A walking alternative to Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages

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Stuck in a creative rut? Sharpen your pencils

Maja Miłkowska 8/8/22 Maja Miłkowska 8/8/22

Stuck in a creative rut? Sharpen your pencils

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Dealing with creative self-doubt: “It has already been done”

Maja Miłkowska 6/21/22 Maja Miłkowska 6/21/22

Dealing with creative self-doubt: “It has already been done”

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Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 8: Recovering a sense of strength

Maja Miłkowska 5/30/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/30/22

Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 8: Recovering a sense of strength

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A typewritten alternative to Morning Pages

Maja Miłkowska 5/13/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/13/22

A typewritten alternative to Morning Pages

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For creatives, yellow is the new black

Maja Miłkowska 5/11/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/11/22

For creatives, yellow is the new black

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The difference between “Art” and “art”

Maja Miłkowska 5/10/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/10/22

The difference between “Art” and “art”

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Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 7: Recovering a sense of connection

Maja Miłkowska 5/9/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/9/22

Reflections from The Artist’s Way, Week 7: Recovering a sense of connection

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What if Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?

Maja Miłkowska 5/4/22 Maja Miłkowska 5/4/22

What if Godzilla Just Wanted a Hug?

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A word of motivation from Darrell Fusaro

Maja Miłkowska 4/29/22 Maja Miłkowska 4/29/22

A word of motivation from Darrell Fusaro

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