Biography leah dorion

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Advice from Leah

ADVICE FROM A METIS ARTIST

By Leah Marie Dorion

In speaking to many school children, talking at conferences, and lecturing at community events I often am asked by my audience members, “What has your art career taught you?

Biography leah dorion

It seems many people are intrigued by the life of a practicing artist and desire to hear about the artistic process. After painting for almost eleven years and enjoying a lifetime of creative writing, I have learned many valuable life lessons, and I have shared Aboriginal cultural wisdom with many diverse people.

I share my advice, teachings, and ideas that have helped me make a good life, as an Indigenous artist.

Making a Creative Space

My advice to every budding artist is to find an inspiring spot to guide your writing, sketching, and creative thinking.

Search out your power places. I always tell my students to make a creative space, find a regular place, or time period, to create and manifest your creati