Donna Zagotta's blog is about her watermedia paintings, the artistic journey, art resources, art history, book and exhibition reviews, insights, ideas, information, inspiration, tips for making better paintings and being a better artist . . . and a whole lot of other good stuff.

Blog I am excited to announce that my DVD, The You Factor: Powerful, Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor, filmed for Creative Catalyst Productions, is currently available! To see a sneak preview and a 4-part interview I did with CCP, click HERE

July 2009

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Getting and Staying Motivated

Getting and Staying Motivated

And no one will listen to us until we listen to ourselves. Marianne Williamson 
For many years, I heard myself saying, “I need a coach – someone to give me the incentive, accountability, and motivation to achieve my goals.” And at one point, I actually did have a creativity coach. But it didn’t take me very long to see that I resisted my coach’s [...]

Confronting Fear and Inertia

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deep fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson
I would love to be able to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week on my art. And, for sure, there is a part of me that believes that’s the way it should be. [...]

Tending Your BAAGS

Tending Your BAAGS

 Quitters never win, and winners never quit. Unknown
The year is half over, which makes this a great time to check in and see how you’re doing with your BAAGS – your big audacious art goals (see my March 1, 2009 post: What’s in Your BAAG?). Here are 4 ideas to help you get started with your check-in: 
1. Take some time to celebrate all you’ve accomplished so far this year in [...]

Donna’s DVD

Donna’s DVD

 
I am excited to announce that my DVD, The You Factor: Powerful, Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor, filmed for Creative Catalyst Productions, will be out very soon! To see a sneak preview, click HERE
 Happy Painting!

Home From the Big “D”

Home From the Big “D”

I’m back from teaching a fun workshop last week in Dallas, Texas. It was sizzlin’ hot – over 100 degrees each day I was there! But the students were oh soooooooo cool! All 21 put their best efforts forward for all 5 days of the workshop, which was held at the most beautiful facility, The Artists’ Showplace Gallery. Thanks, Teta, for all of the [...]

I am excited to announce that my DVD, The You Factor: Powerful, Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor, filmed for Creative Catalyst Productions, will be out very soon! To see a sneak preview, click HERE