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 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
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
Your creative work is waiting for you to start doing it. The inspiration you need is found in the action you have not yet taken. Put pen to paper, brush to canvas, or hands to instrument and get to work. In the effort is where you will find your muse. By Robert Van Valkenburgh Continue reading In The Effort
