Earlier this week I met with a successful businessman. He’s built a virtual empire and I’m sure he’s earned enough money to live comfortably for a very long time. The meeting was beneficial for both of us but it was interesting how I felt after meeting with him, and I found a few questions swirling… Continue reading The Difference Between an Artist and a Non-Artist
Category: candy
Spread a Little Love
I love creating. I seeing something come from nothing. I love colorful candy. I also love eating it. I love sharing. Sometimes. But not when it’s candy. I love laughter; it’s probably my favorite sound of all. I love the smell of bread baking. It just smells like life. I love the feeling after conquering… Continue reading Spread a Little Love
Childhood Playtime for Creativity
What did you love to do as a child? Who did you play with? How did you play? Where did you play best? When did playtime stop? As I recall my own childhood playtime:
Recipe for Creativity: Willy Wonka, Jelly Belly, and Avoiding the Freeways
“Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it in dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two?” “The candyman. The candyman can. The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.” Maybe I just love candy way too much, but those lyrics are brilliance. He ‘mixes it… Continue reading Recipe for Creativity: Willy Wonka, Jelly Belly, and Avoiding the Freeways
Candy is Art, Candymakers Artists
Walking into an old time candy shop is like walking into an enveloping fog of pure joy. I think I’d like to own a candy shop like that. Maybe when I’m like 70 and am a weird old man. The kids would say ‘let’s go see that crazy candy guy.’ Yeah, I wouldn’t mind being… Continue reading Candy is Art, Candymakers Artists