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How do we manage expectations as artists? I was thinking about my nephew-in-law the other day. He's what some might consider an aspiring rapper.

Here's a concept to consider. You can secure a meaningful life by taking great care of the 3 H's – your head, heart and hands. Read on to find out what I mean.

Before and after photos show oxidized and then brightened copper jewelry, achieved with a pantry staple – ketchup!

Having no formal training, I improvise and devise ways of making jewelry that I don't see elsewhere – at least not yet! Much of what I create happens on the other end of asking myself, "Well ... what if I do this?"

At Jean Williams Studio, creativity is the point and the bottom line. Through the long lens of time, I can finally appreciate how much art and creativity have meant in my life. I wish I could return to childhood! We didn't know how good we had it then. Even the diminutive sizes of children lend themselves to creativity. Being closer to the ground, for one, often means being closer to the good stuff -- flowers in gardens, baubles dropped on sidewalks, insects that we're not yet terrified of, doggies to pet ... mud even. Or, mud especially!