The World Needs Your Art Now More Than Ever
Creativity is one of the best counters to all the craziness. Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash I could go on a long diatribe about the state of world affairs.…
They Don’t Have to Get It, Your Art, or You
You do what you do, create what you create, for you. Photo by MARC RANGEL on Unsplash I’ve spent most of my life misunderstood. One aspect of my life and…
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…
Writing Fiction Is Playing Pretend as an Adult
Why didn’t this occur to me sooner? Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash Did you play pretend as a child? I did. More often than not, I played alone in…
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…
What Can You Do with the Power of Art?
Art is both empowering and powerful. Photo by Declan Sun on Unsplash The power of art is apparent in many, many forms. Paintings, sculptures, books, architecture, music, acting, dance, fiber…
Why Shouldn’t You Take Yourself and Your Art Too Seriously?
Because taking yourself too seriously denies you potential and possibilities. Photo by Fran on Unsplash You probably know somebody with little to no sense of humor. Likewise, you probably know…