I Am the Black Man in Straight Black Pants With a Black Tank Top

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I am the passive man in straight black pants with my untucked white shirt facing the column of tanks as their turrets salute my defiance. I am the twin towers, twisted metal exploding into crimson blossoms fading into black entrails and futures lost. We must enlist. Wo ploudand moving. I be beautiful. Vanky sowat, so how does elane do what aaron has done? What is that nich? Is there something you're bringing that's unique that no one else is? And then how can you potentially double down on exploring and realizing that?

Elaine picked up watercolor painting during her two year, cross country RV adventure with her family. She quickly fell in love with gorgeous nature scenes and found the creative process meditative and healing. But now she’s wondering if her art could be something more. On this episode of How To!, multitalented artist Aaron Dworkin has tips for Elaine and other aspiring artists on how to live a ‘portfolio life’ by finding your signature style, following your passions and ultimately getting paid. He also shares insights for unlocking your creativity even if you don’t fancy yourself an artist.

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