Adapted from lgbt.church's adaptation of Ron Miller’s Advanced Improv Practice Guide
Before starting any work of art, read and seriously consider the following:

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS

1. How fortunate I am that in this life I am one who has been allowed to create beauty with art.
2. It is my responsibility to create peace, beauty, and love with art.

I WILL BE KIND TO MYSELF

1. IT IS ONLY ART
2. No matter my level of development as an artist, how good or bad I think I am, it is only art and I am a beautiful person.
3. I will not compare myself with my colleagues. If they do art beautifully, I will enjoy it and be thankful and proud that I live in fellowship with them.
4. There will always be someone with more abilities in art than my own as there will be those with less.

REASONS TO CREATE ART

1. To contribute to the world’s spiritual growth.
2. To contribute to my own self-discovery and spiritual growth.
3. To pay homage to all the great artists, past and present, who have added beauty to the world.

RID YOUR SELF OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS FOR BEING AN ARTIST

1. To create self-esteem
2. To be “hip”
3. To manipulate
4. To get rich or famous

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO MAKE FLAWED ART