A working journal from Driftway Studio in Rhode Island. I write about process, materials, and the slow, often meandering work of making things by hand.

Artist’s Daybook: Thursday
Daily Practice Sarah Short Daily Practice Sarah Short

Artist’s Daybook: Thursday

Finding moments in the margins of my day, I balance family routines with making in-person connections with other artists. As I crisscross Rhode Island for multiple appointments, dropping off pieces at a Providence gallery and handling errands, I'm confronted with the less glamorous reality of creative life.

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Artist’s Daybook: Wednesday
Creative Life Sarah Short Creative Life Sarah Short

Artist’s Daybook: Wednesday

In this entry, I navigate one of the less glamorous yet essential aspects of an artist's life: documenting and cataloging my work. From wrestling with the limitations of my flatbed scanner to confronting self-doubt when viewing pieces in a new light, today reveals how the administrative tasks of being a working artist intertwine with creative breakthroughs and personal insights.

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