Sustainable Artistry by Jess Pillmore

Jess Pillmore encourages artists not to limit their thinking to what may seem “possible.”

Jess Pillmore invites us to push beyond binary thinking to uncover the rich complexity in ourselves, our art, and our world. 

Jess Pillmore writes about the power that comes with owning and speaking up for one’s artistic needs.

Jess Pillmore discusses different definitions of the word “sensitive,” and how understanding and embracing your own sensitivities can be beneficial to your art.

This installment of Jess Pillmore's Sustainable Artistry series discusses the difference between asking others for feedback or for permission.

Jess Pillmore writes about the importance of maintaining and embracing creativity in creative work and education. 

Jess Pillmore’s call to action to the artists of the world to move us from the Information Age to the Devising Age.

Jess Pillmore advises artists to be cautious when choosing and emulating professional role models.

This installment of Jess Pillmore’s Sustainable Artistry series discusses the possibility for discovery that exists in the fog of the unknown. 

This installment of Jess Pillmore's Sustainable Artistry series encourages artists to embrace all facets of their identities at all times.

In the third installment of her Sustainable Artistry series, Jess Pillmore discusses the importance of having a clear sense of identity, and how to make that happen.

Jess Pillmore’s series on Sustainable Artistry continues with this post on the importance of having and knowing your non-negotiables.

In the first installment of her new series on Sustainable Artistry, Jess Pillmore encourages readers to think more broadly than a five-year plan.