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Steering a Career: Your Changing Flow State

Winona Nelson

  Many of you have heard of Mihály Csikszentmihályi's work studying the "flow state" in which performance at a task becomes so engrossing and enjoyable that one's sense of time disappears. It is characterized by a feeling of challenge meeting the skill to achieve the goal. I've been thinking a lot lately about how energized I feel by the kinds of work I am getting these days. The more personal I've gotten with my work,…

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How to Professionally Photograph Your Artwork For Less Than $300

David Palumbo

May 21, 2025 - A while back, we discussed how Dan dos Santos photographs his artwork. However, just like painting, everyone has their own way of doing things. In this article, artist Dave Palumbo discusses his method for photographing artwork, and even shows you how to build a professional set-up for less than $300... camera and all! A quick note: Some people debate the choice of manufacturers and if the brand matters. Basically, it doesn’t. The examples in this article are shot using Canon cameras and lenses, though I believe that the results would be near identical using any major brand of camera gear. The big picture truth is that the differences between brands are minute in terms of the end results and each company is constantly striving to be competitive with the latest offerings. Any camera should be…

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