Should I Make Art?
The answer is always yes. Photo by Dev Benjamin on Unsplash Without art, in its many forms, the world would be a cheerless, drab, unpleasant place. Art, I would argue,…
There Is Always Something New to Learn
One of the best things about life is learning. Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash Change is the one and only constant in the entire Universe. It can, will, and…
For the Love of the Game
Making art, like playing a sport, is all about passion. Photo by Ivan Pergasi on Unsplash I’ve met many people who find writing to be nothing but a chore. It’s…
Can The Arts Be Used to Combat the Craziness of The World?
Of course. The pen is mightier than the sword, after all. Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash The world is a crazy place. Spend any time on social media, watching…
You ARE a Creative, Artist or Otherwise
Creativity in every form empowers. Photo by Verne Ho on Unsplash The truth is that not everyone is an artist. Some people don’t have the spark or find joy in…
Should I Still be Creating Art While the World Seemingly Goes Mad?
Yes. We need to be creating art now more than ever. Photo by Clayton Webb on Unsplash I don’t know about you, but it feels wrong to me. And I…
Does Creative Work Make the World a Better Place?
I firmly believe that yes, creative work makes the world a better place. Photo by Al ghazali on Unsplash Everyone can be a creative. Everyone. But there are all kinds…
How Grateful Am I for My Ability to Write All the Things?
To me, writing is easy - and I am deeply grateful for this. But that’s not so for everyone. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash It is easy to get…
Should I Write for Free? Is There a Justification Why?
Being expected to create art or write for free to “get seen” is a slippery slope. Photo by MJ Blehart Many years ago, a local magazine in the town I…
I’m Not Sure I Believe in Writer’s Block
I get stuck sometimes – but that’s not writer’s block. Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Lots of people have heard of writer’s block. It’s an unfortunate occurrence when a…