Message from the Muse

Inspiration for Artists, Seekers and Waking Dreamers

Angi Sullins is the President of Duirwaigh, Inc., an inspired artist agency representing mythopoetic and fairytale artists around the world. She is the author and director of the film A Knock at the Door which was released in late 2006 in book and DVD format. She writes a weekly column for Message From the Muse, a website devoted to refilling the artist's creative well. Her favorite song is 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland and while she does not own a pair of ruby slippers, she does spend a lot of time above the moon, beyond the rain. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Silas, three chihuahuas, a Dalmatian who thinks she's a chihuahua and a pack of renegade faeries who haunt the hummingbird feeder. Learn more by visiting DuirwaighGallery.com and MessagefromtheMuse.com.

Creativity & Inspiration Articles by Angi Sullins

Pearls and Pigs — An Artist vs. Critic Phenomenon
By Angi Sullins
Ever burst into a room filled with family or friends, heart dripping with pearls, and just smell swine?

Collage Challenge: Mentor Mania
By Angi Sullins
Who has opened your spiritual and creative doors? Who has guided, chided and goaded you into your unfolding?

Deep Roots
By Angi Sullins
Do you allow creativity the time and space to lie fallow, while your roots absorb and regenerate?

The Dream that Wouldn't Die
By Angi Sullins
Inspiring success story of Angi Sullins' Duirwaigh Gallery.

Creative Freedom
By Angi Sullins
So I got to thinking the other day about creative freedom, as I sat down at my studio's table and opened a journal/sketch book I purchased seven years ago.

Monkey Mind Goes to the Circus
By Angi Sullins
If you’ve ever read one of Natalie Goldberg’s books on writing, then you know what monkey mind is. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to read her work, let me take the liberty of explaining the concept.

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