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
Too often, creativity is overly romanticized. It is talked or thought about as being something separate from or in opposition to work. It is as if we think that what we call work requires effort, consistency, and dedication, but creativity does not. Creativity, we assume is the result of inspiration alone. This could not be … Continue reading The Work Of Art
Do what pleases you. This is not a call to be selfish or hedonistic. But when it comes to art, creativity, or any other kind of self expression, you are your most important audience. Make what you would like to see, hear, taste, feel, or experience. Draw, paint, write, sing, play, or build for yourself … Continue reading Please Yourself
Sensitivity is not weakness. Quite the opposite, actually. To be sensitive is to feel more, and to feel more deeply. It is to experience the world more intensely and through a thinner, more porous barrier than others. But to be sensitive also requires a greater degree of self care because sensitive people do not typically … Continue reading Managing Sensitivity
Do not let anyone tell you that creative work is impractical. Conformity is impractical. Complacency is impractical. Ignoring inspiration, denying your impulse to create, and resigning yourself to a the dubious safety of mundanity is impractical. A lifetime of regret and remorse over wasted desire and talent is impractical. Draw. Paint. Write. Sing. Dance. Act. … Continue reading Practical Creativity
