Safety rarely took anything or anyone from good to great. Our fear of failure, humiliation or judgement must be trumped by our desire to see breakthrough in our creative process. Question: what risks are you taking? [box options]Like this stuff? Get new posts via e-mail.[/box]
Category: art
The Silent Thief that Steals Your Creativity
Missing something? If someone crept into my home and stole something I loved, I’d not just want the stolen item back, I’d want to know… Why was it stolen Who stole it How do I prevent this from happening again As artists we can sometimes get discouraged and that discouragement can lead to procrastination, apathy… Continue reading The Silent Thief that Steals Your Creativity
Vonnegut on Being Artistic
Two minutes of great inspiration from the late Vonnegut: “Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake.… Continue reading Vonnegut on Being Artistic
Real Artists Work
I’m always inspired by being around artists that challenge and stretch me and since I’ve given up being a passion basher, I see people differently, places differently and my fellow creatives differently. This past weekend my wife and I headed to the city for artistic inspiration: New York City. My takeaway from our getaway: real artists… Continue reading Real Artists Work
The Best: Creativity from Carbon
I like the best. The best food. The best technology. The best movie, book, play…you name it. But isn’t ‘the best’ subjective? Sometimes I have to slow myself down and ask why do I believe this is the best? Who determined that gold is more valuable than silver? When was it decided that if I pay… Continue reading The Best: Creativity from Carbon
When Saying Yes to Others, Means Saying No to Yourself
[box options]Today’s post is a guest post by Amber Kane. Amber holds a Masters of Arts from Union Institute and University of Vermont, crafts amazing scarves/necklaces and writes about it all on her blog. Enjoy![/box] You’re creative, which means that you might have trouble saying yes and saying no at the right time. If you are a… Continue reading When Saying Yes to Others, Means Saying No to Yourself
Revealing Your Creativity: Cut, Discard, Reject
The sculptor starts with a mountain of stone. He chisels away and discards much of the rock to reveal the statue within the stone. He must cut and abandon parts of the stone first. The editor starts with a manuscript. She slashes words from the novel to focus the reader on the essentials of the story. She must release… Continue reading Revealing Your Creativity: Cut, Discard, Reject
Redefine the Muse: Who’s Responsible for Your Creativity?
[box options]Your creativity flourishes when you stop blaming others for not creating.[/box] Simply put… It’s you who created. or It’s you who did not create. Not a muse. Not a spirit. It’s you. The Muse I believe in a muse (of sorts). I really do. I believe you need to position yourself for your creativity,… Continue reading Redefine the Muse: Who’s Responsible for Your Creativity?
Take Time
I took a moment to see. Just a breath of a moment. And the bitter turned sweet. I took a moment to taste. To feel the texture and relish the food-art. And the salad danced.
Picture Poem
Molasses thick clouds stretch the sky like pulled cords of salt water taffy. I stop. Is the sky expanding before me? My chest sinks into the gooey love place, embracing its smallness. Everything I need, I already have. Add your own picture poem in the comments based on this picture.