For every piece of art you are proud of and willing to share with the world, there are likely dozens or even hundreds that will never see the light of day. Making good art is difficult. Making art that you are so happy with that you are willing to share it with others is even … Continue reading Art You Are Proud Of
You owe it to yourself to put something beautiful into the world each day. The world desperately needs your unique perspective. The world needs you becoming you. Life itself is longing for your creativity to express itself as life itself creating life itself creating life itself creating… Continue reading Life Creating Itself
Creative work is best done for the sake of itself. It should still be seen as work, however, in that we show up every day and put in the time and effort required to create. Like all worthwhile things in life, creativity rewards discipline. If we are to live as creative beings, the creative process … Continue reading Creative Work
“The paint is talking to you. The brush is talking to you. The canvas is talking to you. Your job is to listen to what it is saying, to follow it where it takes you, and to share what you find with others.” —To my daughter One morning while I was writing, my daughter sat … Continue reading Listen To Your Work
Life is difficult enough as is, but imagine how much worse it would be without the arts. Whether we are talking about the fine arts, performing arts, culinary arts, or even martial arts, much of what makes life worthwhile is the product of creativity more than practicality. Of course, we need food, clothing, shelter, and … Continue reading Joy In Creativity
