During 2020, many of us have had time to pause, reflect on what we’re doing (and not doing), and make different choices. Like me, you may find your deepest self-expression in art, whether or not you’re ready to describe yourself as an “artist.” Suddenly, creativity is emerging from our hearts and our souls. That artistic …
Lost your artistic mojo? Not sure if you’re a “real artist”? It’s time to get back in touch with your creativity. Pour yourself a cup of tea and curl up with this video. Rice (said “REE-suhh”) Freeman-Zachery is a long-time friend and a continual inspiration. She’s found myriad ways to build her successful art career. …
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Have the critics – including that inner critic – worn you down? Do you just want to curl up in bed and sleep, utterly overwhelmed by “impostor syndrome”? If you’re fighting the snarky critic in your head (or maybe a few around you, in real life or online), Danielle Krysa’s TED Talk is powerful, and …
Like many people, I’m working my way through “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up…” by Marie Kondo, also called the “KonMari” process. It’s about decluttering, and surrounding yourself only with things that bring you joy. The process has been astonishing, and I’m still early in the process. The following is this morning’s observation, which I …
This is one of my favorite quotations about the importance of your art… expressing YOUR self in a way that is unique to you. Whether it’s through music, visual arts (including photography & coloring books), a garden that delights you, or a perfectly-tuned car engine… your expression is important.
Following the lead by K. M. Weiland (http://www.kmweiland.com/all-the-super-important-stuff-on-this-writers-desk/) and encouraged by my friend Nanette Day – I’m sharing a completely un-staged photo of what’s on my computer desk this morning. (My current “art desk” is my bed. I have stacks of paper for drawing, plus a silverware drawer insert – $2 from IKEA, but you …
Yes, this site is resuming its original purpose, as an online diary. After all, that’s where this all started, back around 1995 before the word “blog” was even in use. Anyway… Last night, I watched the Simon Sinek interview on Fresh Take (BYU-TV). It was probably the fifth time I’d seen it. On previous viewings, …
In a 35-minute video, John Cleese – who, as part of Monty Python, has been one of the 20th century’s most innovative, creative people – spoke about minutes about creativity. Unfortunately, the video vanished, online. Looking for it again in late 2020, all I could find were “removed for copyright infringement” notices. Meh. (I’m tempted to …
I’m about to swing wildly off-topic here. Blame it on my addiction to old newspapers and magazines. I cruise through them for cool images for collage, and — the next thing I know — I’m suddenly learning about handmade lace, pea soup recipes, or raising chickens. When I was a kid, I was convinced I’d …
The weather has become… odd. Warmer than usual, much of the year. Colder at unexpected times. Generally… kind of odd. So, when I was browsing old magazines and newspapers, this article caught my attention. It’s about a “snow devil” alternative to a snowman. It sounds magnificent, and ideal for an outdoor art projects. The article …