What Do You Do When You Don’t Believe in Yourself?
Ah, the tangled webs the brain weasels weave… Photo by Darius Bashar on Unsplash My wife and I were having a conversation the other day, talking about another conversation that…
Your Art Won’t Create Itself
Only via action can the idea become a reality. Photo by Antonio Francisco on Unsplash A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a movie cracked open my…
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,…
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…
The World Needs Art and Artists No Matter What
Despite politics, climate change, economic insanity, and more, art is necessary. Photo by Goashape Studio on Unsplash Can you imagine what the world would be like, in the middle of…
Write and Art On, My Crazy Friends
Do your writing, do your art, and be a creative force in a mad mad mad world. Photo by Trust "Tru" Katsande on Unsplash Whether you’re a professional or a…
AI: The Elephant in the Room We Can’t Really Ignore
Generative AI is a new tool you can use or avoid; but ignore it at your own peril. Photo by Mojahid Mottakin on Unsplash There have been many books, movies,…
5 Great Reasons Why You Should Create Something this Year
There is almost never a reason not to create. Photo by SwapnIl Dwivedi on Unsplash Professional, hobbyist, or dabbler – everyone is a creative. Some creations are obvious. Paintings, books,…
How Might You Let Your Art Flow Through You This New Year?
With the new year, what new art are you doing? Photo by russn_fckr on Unsplash Welcome to 2022. Happy New Year! For many people, a new year represents some sort…
Are You a Sell-Out if You Get Paid?
The question of "selling out" can get convoluted. Photo by Travis Essinger on Unsplash There is an impression that someone who writes for money – or does anything else for…