Even after years of success, fear and self-doubt can still show up. In this personal reflection, fiber artist Deb Deaton shares what it feels like to stand at the edge of the next chapter and choose courage anyway.

Artists and creative teachers give far more than the hours listed on a schedule. In this personal reflection, I share why protecting your time isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do creatively is simply show up. Here’s what one unforgettable class reminded me.

A student recently asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: “Who is the person behind the artist?” It made me smile — and it made me pause. Because while I often share my artwork, my classes, and what I’m creating in the studio, I don’t always talk about the deeper story behind it all. So today, I want to share a little more of me. Whispers from the Canyon - mixed media fiber art inspired by the Arizona Desert by Deb Deaton Learning to Prove I Was Worthy I didn’t gro

A reflection on becoming the student again, embracing intuitive creativity, and creating art without rules across mediums.

When the world feels unsettled, creativity can become a place to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. This post explores how making art helps us stay grounded, compassionate, and connected during uncertain times.

I was sitting in my studio today, doing something we don’t do often enough. Nothing. No stitching. No fixing. No pushing forward. Just breathing. In front of me was a piece in progress—layers of fabric forming canyon walls, carved and stacked like time itself. Part of it complete. Part of it still only lines and possibility. As I took it in, my mind wandered to a question that tends to arrive only when things finally go quiet: What is the meaning of life? Not in a heavy, phil

If you’ve ever looked at your overflowing calendar and thought, “How am I supposed to be creative with all THIS going on?” …ohhhhh, trust me — I’m right there with you! Between teaching classes back to back, from Tucson to Sun City West, prepping for a private group workshop, creating art for galleries, and managing life’s curveballs — whew! It’s a full, beautiful, wild ride. But here’s something I’ve learned: “If you feel overwhelmed, you’re in good company — keep going.”  �

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I know for me, I have been feeling overwhelmed, tired, and struggling to get my motivation back to create. I did a 5-day “Art Monastery”...

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