Problem: Article: If an idea captures your and won't let go you've got to pursue it. Great artists don't worry if it will sell, if it fits current artistic trends, or will take a long time to make. Great artists jump into their passions with open arms, trusting themselves to make it work. If you want a unique, refreshing artistic voice, then you need to trust your voice. It can be hard to embark on a project that feels weird, new, and experimental. But remember -- if you can't get passionate about the project, how can you expect your audience to feel passionately about it? There is a reason burgeoning painters spend time sculpting, and vice versa. All forms of art are intrinsically linked, and they share similar vocabulary and skills (color, shading, composition, etc.). By pushing yourself to approach art differently, you open yourself up to a wealth of new influences, techniques, and styles. Push yourself to get out of your comfort zone -- this is often where you make the biggest breakthroughs and personal discoveries. This includes other forms of art, such as writing and music. Creative expression, whether with a paintbrush or a piccolo, is about getting your ideas out of your head and into the audiences. The medium you use to do that doesn't matter. Great artists are often great readers, using books and literature to push themselves to new ideas and philosophies. They are unashamed of their past, no matter what it is, and are confident using it for motivation and inspiration. Furthermore, great artists rarely say "no." They keep their minds open to everything, becoming a sponge of influences that come together to make something incredibly unique, and incredibly you. For most artists, art is a form of communication. You create art because you want to share it with other people. Otherwise, you could just leave the ideas in your head. Exactly how you want to show your work and to who is your choice. You could try to get your work shown in galleries and put up for sale. You could try getting published. You might be more comfortable putting your work online and possibly selling prints of it. Or maybe you would rather just frame some of your best work and hang it up in your home for your family and friends to enjoy. Ask for honest critiques, and try to accept them with grace. You will never catch everything, and your audience's opinion will help find areas to improve in. Ask people what they think about the art, and what it might mean. Does it match up with your own thoughts and ideas? Did you accomplish your goals with the piece? Could you better communicate them your goals, or are you happy with ambiguity and differing opinions? Constructive criticism is designed to help you improve your artwork, either the piece you're working on now or your future works. A person giving constructive criticism will usually point out both the flaws and the strengths in your piece and make suggestions on how you could fix the flaws. While it isn't always fun to hear, criticism is something you're going to have to deal with as an artist. Learn to identify when a criticism of your work is valid and use that information to focus on correcting your mistakes.
Summary: Trust your gut when choosing projects. Experiment in a wide variety of styles and disciplines. Draw influence from your entire life, not just your artistic pursuits. Show your work to others for thoughts and feedback. Accept constructive criticism.

Problem: Article: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil heats, stir in 1 diced onion, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds. Stir the mixture occasionally and let it cook for about 7 to 8 minutes. The onion should become translucent and tender. Add 17 to 25 ounces (500 to 700 g) of ground beef. Stir it well to break up the beef. Cook the beef mixture for about 10 minutes or until it's browned and completely cooked. The meat should be cooked to 160 degrees F (70 C). Stir in 1 (28 ounce or 794 g) can of crushed tomatoes along with the following seasonings: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano 1 bay leaf teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Bring the meat sauce to a boil and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the sauce bubble gently with the lid off. This will help the sauce thicken a little. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh, chopped basil. You should also preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). You can simmer the sauce as long as you like. If you don't have much time, even 5 minutes of simmering is fine. Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray and spread 1 to 2 cups (150 to 300 g) of the meat sauce across the bottom. Measure out 2 1/2 cups (500 g) of cooked elbow macaroni and scatter half of the noodles over the sauce. Spread 1 cup (250 g) of cottage cheese over the noodles and sprinkle 1/3 cup (33 g) of grated mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup (33 g) of grated cheddar cheese on top. Repeat these layers, so you end with grated cheese on top. Put the mac and cheese lasagna in the oven and bake it for 20 to 30 minutes. The cheese on top should be melted and golden brown. You should also see sauce bubbling up through the noodles. Garnish the casserole with some fresh parsley and serve it after it's set for a few minutes.
Summary: Saute the onions and aromatics. Stir in and cook the ground beef. Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer the sauce and preheat the oven. Assemble the mac and cheese lasagna. Bake the casserole.

Problem: Article: You should see headings that say Up, Over, Down and Hit. Rearrange the layers so that Layer 1, which contains your image and text, is on top. The Over column determine how your button will appear when you hover your cursor over it. Right-click and select Insert Keyframe from the drop-down menu. When the button appears, use your line tool to draw a straight line beneath the text of your button. Your Layer 2 keyframe will appear solid on the Timeline. Draw a rectangle that is just large enough to surround your button. When your cursor hovers over the button, you will now see an underline and a rectangle appear along with the button. Make sure that your Down column remains highlighted. Change the color of the button from its hover color to another color. Doing this will enable your button to change colors when you click it.
Summary:
Double-click the button and select Edit in Place from the drop-down menu. View your Timeline. Right-click on Layer 1 and choose Insert Layer. Select all 3 frames in the Over column. Click the Over keyframe in Layer 2. Select the Layer 3 keyframe under Over. Choose the Down column, right-click, and choose Insert Keyframe. Click on the rectangle to the left of the Up column heading.