# Artist Round Table Bi-Monthly Zoom Sessions Follow Up Letter (11-2-2020)

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Artist Round Table Bi-Monthly Zoom Sessions Follow Up Letter

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# **Artist Round Table Zoom Bi-Weekly Sessions Follow Up Letter**

Greetings, you are receiving this letter because you are registered for our Artist Round Table Bi-Weekly Zoom Sessions. We will be sending a follow-up letter like this after each session to highlight the key points that were discussed. We hope this Fall season is bringing you all the happiness and colors that we are experiencing here at the Ani Art Academies!

First, we would like to first congratulate [Ann Justin](https://www.annjustinpastels.com/about) on a wonderful [article](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/hNxY8ndDkYAVm9Oer8K0yQ) on the Chinese Pastel Network website. Highlighting her unique ability to capture the momentary beauty of things, that is quite and vivid.[Chinese Pastel Network](http://www.chinapastel.com/) (CPN) was established in 2013. The mission of the organization is to strengthen the artistic exchanges and cooperation among members. Ann is a proud member of the CPN, for more on her profile please visit [Ann Justin CPN Profile.](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/hNxY8ndDkYAVm9Oer8K0yQ)

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Ann Justin - Sunrise Trees, 18" x 24" - Pastel  
[![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/54978d4d-e9d3-43c3-ac06-146337c6b25c.jpg)](https://cortilegallery.com/)  
Congratulations to [Deb Keirce](https://cortilegallery.com/artists/deb-keirce-oils/about-debra-keirce/)on being represented by [Cortile Gallery](https://cortilegallery.com/). Deb creates each piece with intention. They invite the viewer to feel appreciated, comforted, engaged, and at peace.

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Congratulations to [Nanci France-Vaz](https://www.nancifrancevaz.com/) on being featured in [Fine Art Connoisseur](https://fineartconnoisseur.com/) Magazine’s Figurative Arts Showcase. Nov/Dec issue includes Nanci’s _Out of Eden_ painting.

 ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/6451b6a4-02a7-448a-842a-e2fb9f5aa257.jpg)  
Online Charity [Art Auction](https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Finding-Our-Voices-14119) to End domestic violence. Alexandra Tyng’s beautiful painting “Abundance,” oil on linen, 26" x 24" was auctioned off to support [FindingOurVoices.net](https://findingourvoices.net/?fbclid=IwAR3m-81zcgxBFJdIru1Rehi_1Rf5tBINbB7DKd_LWEr-VMz6sekxrmgPS5U)

[![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/5817e805-c304-4b5f-a512-97958284eb82.jpg)](https://corbettbarr.com/deliberate-practice/)  
The concept of [deliberate practice](https://corbettbarr.com/deliberate-practice/) is incredibly powerful. Explore it in this article that explains the 10,000 Hour Rule. You can also find more on deliberate practice and other fascinating topics on [Smartermarx.](https://www.smartermarx.com/search?q=Deliberate%20Practice)  
**Below are two resources that were put forward last Round Table Session. Engaging Lecture on Psychology of Creativity provided by Ann Justin, and Phases of Creative Development Graphic by Laurie Szilvagyi.**

[![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/video_thumbnails_new/06289636fc75a245ca00c45f1887a9f2.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxGPe1jD-qY&feature=emb_err_woyt)  
Exploring the Psychology of Creativity Lecture. What is creativity? Can we develop it, or is it innate? Watch the conversation between Marc Mayer and Dr. Jordan Peterson, which took place at the National Gallery of Canada.

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**In between our bi-weekly Artist Round Table Sessions feel free to come and join the discussions on Smartermarx.**

**Next Artist Round Table Session we will discuss:** Is there a viable means to grow creativity?

Remember you can always send in questions for discussion to this [email address](mailto:yychuls@gmail.com?subject=Question%20for%20Artist%20Round%20Table%20Session) in advance of the session.

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