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Introduction to Artistic Purpose and Values  

Definition Of Artistic Purpose  

Understanding What Drives An Artist  

The Significance Of Personal Vision In Art  

The Role Of Values In Art  

Identifying Core Values That Influence Creativity  

How Values Shape Artistic Expression  

The Concept of True North  

Understanding True North  

The Metaphor Of True North In Artistic Journeys  

How True North Serves As A Guiding Principle  

The Importance Of Reconnection  

Signs Of Disconnect From Artistic Purpose  

Benefits Of Realigning With True North  

The compass directions

NORTH – Your True North (Vision & Values)Theme: Clarity. Purpose. Inner Alignment.This Direction Helps Artists Reconnect With The Deeper Meaning Behind Their Creative Work. When You're Unsure What To Make, Why It Matters, Or Where You're Going—North Brings You Home.

East: New Light (Ideas & Inspiration)

Theme: Curiosity. Discovery. Creative Possibility.

East Represents The Dawn Of A New Phase, The First Flickers Of “What If?” It’S Where You Let The Light In Again. This Is Not About Execution. It’S About Noticing What Excites You And Making Space For Experimentation.


SOUTH – Grounding & Practice (Habits & Process)

Theme: Sustainability. Support. Rootedness.

South Helps You Look At Your Day-To-Day Creative Life With Honesty And Care. It’S Not About Doing More—It’S About Doing What Matters Consistently. This Is Where You Build Trust With Yourself.


WEST – The Edge (Growth & Risk)

The West Is Where The Sun Sets…Where Endings, Transitions, And Creative Discomfort Live. It’S The Shadow Side Of Growth. Not The Hype, Not The Breakthroughs, But The Work Of Change. It’S The Invitation To Leave Behind What's Safe And Step Into Your Next Artistic Version.


Theme: Challenge. Boldness. Vulnerability.

This Direction Invites You To Meet Your Resistance, Fears, And Plateaus Head-On—And Keep Going Anyway. It’S About Finding The Edge Of Your Comfort Zone And Leaning Into It Gently But Deliberately. Not In A “Hustle” Way. In A “You’Re Ready” Way.


Practical Steps to Reconnect with Your Artistic Purpose  

Self-Reflection Exercises  

Journaling Prompts To Explore Purpose And Values  

Visualization Techniques For Clarity  

Setting Intentional Goals  

How To Establish Short-Term And Long-Term Artistic Goals  

Aligning Goals With Personal Values  

Building A Supportive Community  

Finding Mentors And Peers Who Share Similar Values  

The Role Of Feedback And Collaboration In Maintaining Connection To Purpose  

Are you feeling lost in your creative journey? Do you struggle to find meaning in your artistic work? Join us in 'True North: Reconnecting with Your Artistic Purpose and Values,' a transformative online course designed to help you rediscover your artistic vision and core values. This course will guide you through the essential steps to reconnect with your True North, empowering you to create art that resonates deeply with who you are. Through engaging lessons, practical exercises, and a supportive community, you will explore your artistic purpose, identify your core values, and learn how to align your creative practice with your true self. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this course will provide you with the tools and insights needed to navigate your artistic path with clarity and confidence.

True North: Reconnecting with Your Artistic Purpose and Values  

NORTH – Your True North (Vision & Values)

Theme: Clarity. Purpose. Inner alignment.

This direction helps artists reconnect with the deeper meaning behind their creative work. When you're unsure what to make, why it matters, or where you're going—North brings you home.

What are you creating for?

What matters most to you in your art?

What values are guiding this phase of your work?

What feels aligned, and what doesn’t?

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NORTH Reflection Prompts

Use these in journaling, voice notes, or quiet reflection:

1. What am I truly creating for right now?
(Legacy? Healing? Curiosity? Connection? Truth?)


2. What do I want my art to stand for?
(List 3–5 values: e.g., honesty, wonder, beauty, rebellion, depth.)


3. What am I saying through my art—without words?
(What message, mood, or emotion runs beneath the surface?)


4. What would I create if no one ever saw it?
(Strip away the audience and algorithms—what still matters?)


5. What do I keep returning to, again and again?
(A subject? A theme? A feeling? That’s your magnetic North.)


6. Am I following my inner voice, or trying to ‘get it right’?
(Where are you compromising your vision for approval or trends?)

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Creative Exercise: Paint Your True North

Create a visual response to these questions using symbols, shapes, and colour.

Use a single colour palette that reflects what feels “true” to you right now.

Don’t worry about the outcome—focus on honesty.

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Optional Practice: The 3-Word Compass

Write down 3 words that will guide your next season of artmaking.
Examples: Raw. Gentle. Sacred.
Keep them somewhere visible in your studio.

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EAST – New Light (Ideas & Inspiration)

Theme: Curiosity. Discovery. Creative possibility.

East represents the dawn of a new phase, the first flickers of “what if?” It’s where you let the light in again. This is not about execution. It’s about noticing what excites you and making space for experimentation.
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EAST Reflection Prompts

Use these to reconnect with your spark:

1. What’s lighting me up right now—big or small?
(Could be a texture, a film, a conversation, a walk, or a strange dream.)


2. What’s tugging at my creative curiosity?
(What are you googling at 11 pm? Buying books about? Wanting to sketch?)


3. What do I feel ready to explore, even if it’s messy?
(Subject matter, material, process—anything unpolished.)


4. What am I collecting lately?
(Photos, leaves, memories, weird Pinterest boards…what are you gathering?)


5. What theme or question keeps visiting me?
(Not the answer - just the question.)


6. What feels playful to me right now?
(Joy is underrated in serious art. What feels light?)

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Creative Exercise: Make an Idea Map

Draw a circle in the middle of your sketchbook or paper.

Write one word in the center that feels “alive” right now—like roots, fragile, red, home, etc.

Branch out with images, words, concepts, materials, feelings.

Don’t censor—this is brainstorming without expectation.

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Optional Practice: One Tiny Experiment

Pick one thing from your idea map and try it this week.

Use a new tool.

Combine two materials you haven’t before.

Paint something using your non-dominant hand.

Work fast for 10 minutes with no plan.

Make it fun. Low stakes. This is East, not Everest.

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What’s lighting you up right now?

What themes, colors, or materials are calling you?

What’s something new you want to try, but haven’t yet?

Who or what is inspiring your curiosity?

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SOUTH – Grounding & Practice (Habits & Process)

Theme: Sustainability. Support. Rootedness.

South helps you look at your day-to-day creative life with honesty and care. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters consistently. This is where you build trust with yourself.


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SOUTH Reflection Prompts

1. What does my creative routine look like right now?
(When, where, and how am I making time to create?)


2. What’s helping me stay connected to my practice?
(This could be as small as lighting a candle, using a timer, or choosing the right music.)


3. What part of my process feels scattered or stressful?
(Time management? Finishing pieces? Deciding what to work on?)


4. What’s one small thing I could do regularly to nourish my creativity?
(Even 10 minutes a day builds momentum.)


5. Am I overcomplicating anything?
(Where can I simplify?)


6. What does ‘enough’ look like this week?
(Sometimes enough is sketching for 5 minutes. Sometimes it's saying no to more input.)

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South, Creative Exercise: Ritual Reset

Choose or create a pre-creative ritual to anchor your practice.
Ideas:

Brew a cup of tea

Set an intention word

Do 3 deep breaths

Set a 25-minute timer

Open your compass journal


Try this ritual before each session for the next week and observe the difference in focus or flow.



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Optional Practice: The Studio Sustainability Check

Draw a line from 1 to 10 and mark:

Energy level before and after studio sessions

How supported you feel creatively

Clarity of your current process

Time spent vs. time needed

Studio space—nourishing or cluttered?


Reflect and write one action you can take to improve each area.


What’s working in your studio practice?

What rituals or routines are helping you stay connected to your art?

What needs more structure or support?

What are you doing to nourish your creativity?

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WEST – The Edge (Growth & Risk)

The West is where the sun sets…where endings, transitions, and creative discomfort live. It’s the shadow side of growth. Not the hype, not the breakthroughs, but the work of change. It’s the invitation to leave behind what's safe and step into your next artistic version.


Theme: Challenge. Boldness. Vulnerability.

This direction invites you to meet your resistance, fears, and plateaus head-on—and keep going anyway. It’s about finding the edge of your comfort zone and leaning into it gently but deliberately. Not in a “hustle” way. In a “you’re ready” way.


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WEST Reflection Prompts

1. What’s currently challenging me in my creative process?
(Is it consistency, finishing things, sharing work, starting?)


2. What have I been avoiding in my art?
(A subject, critique, a bolder expression?)


3. Where do I feel stuck or stagnant?
(This might be a sign you’ve outgrown something.)


4. What would stretch me right now—but not break me?
(A new scale? A public showing? Letting go of perfection?)


5. What does creative courage look like for me this month?
(It’s different for everyone. Define it for you.)


6. Where am I too comfortable—and is it serving me?
(Comfort isn’t bad. But is it making you shrink?)

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Creative Exercise: The Risky Canvas

Pick one risk you’ve been avoiding and do a 30-minute art session with it.
(Big ugly marks? Showing work to someone? New scale? Messy colours?)

Set a timer. No editing. Just do it.

Afterward, reflect on how it felt—not just how it looks.

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Optional Practice: The Brave List

Write down 3 brave things you could do this month.
Label them:

1. Slightly edgy


2. Quite brave


3. Absolutely terrifying (but intriguing)


Pick one. Schedule it. Celebrate afterwards—even if it flops.


What’s challenging you right now?

Where are you hesitating or holding back?

What fear are you ready to meet?

What risk would stretch you in a good way?


Creative Exercise: Your Edge Session

Pick one uncomfortable action and create from it.
Ideas:

Use a new material you “don’t know how to use”

Share unfinished work with a trusted peer

Paint something big, fast, or blindfolded

Work in silence if you always have music—or vice versa


Afterwards, write down:

What surprised me?

What resistance came up?

What would I try again?

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Optional Practice: Brave, Braver, Bold

Create a three-tier list of creative risks:

Brave – Something you can try this week (e.g., 10-min sketch of a hard subject)

Braver – A mid-sized challenge (e.g., enter a local show, submit a portfolio)

Bold – A big move (e.g., book a solo exhibition, apply for a residency, raise your prices)


Circle one. Schedule it. Tell someone. Go do it.


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Optional Add-Ons:

Seasonal Compass Check-Ins – every 3 months to align with creative seasons.

Mini Compass Cards – bite-sized prompts for journaling or sketchbook reflection.

A Visual Compass Template – something printable/art journal-friendly.

Bonus Section: The Compass Rose – Unexpected detours, magical side quests, and creative surprises that don’t fit the plan but spark transformation.


<div class="simple-box-wrapper">    <div class="simple-box">        <div class="column">                        <p>Art is a profound expression of the human experience, interwoven with purpose and values that resonate deeply within the artist's soul. As creators navigate their artistic journeys, they often encounter moments of uncertainty and disconnection, where the initial passion may seem obscured by the pressures of expectation or the chaos of daily life. The course 'True North: Reconnecting with Your Artistic Purpose and Values' is designed to illuminate this path, guiding artists back to their core motivations and the essence of what drives their creative endeavors. By exploring the intricate relationship between artistic purpose and personal values, participants will embark on a transformative journey that rekindles their creative spirit and aligns their artistic practices with their innermost beliefs.</p>

<p>Central to this exploration is the concept of True North, a metaphor that symbolizes the guiding principles that steer an artist's creative compass. In this course, participants will delve into the significance of understanding their True North as they navigate the complexities of artistic expression. Through a structured yet flexible approach, artists will learn to identify the signs of disconnection from their purpose and the benefits of realigning with their core values. Each direction on the artistic compass—North, East, South, and West—offers unique insights and tools to foster clarity, ignite inspiration, establish sustainable practices, and embrace the challenges inherent in growth. By the end of this course, artists will not only have a clearer sense of their artistic vision but also practical strategies to maintain alignment with their True North in a rapidly changing creative landscape.</p>        </div>    </div></div>