Creativity is a Way of Operating
“Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating.” John Cleese I just finished this spread in my little junk journal last night. I am having so much fun art journaling these days. I make sure that I … Continued
Creativity Takes Courage
I have been taking a Video Production class at City Arts on Wednesdays, and have been enjoying what a nice facility this is. One of the fun things is the art related quotes that are all over the walls. I … Continued
Courage to Live the Life I Love!
The words of John Irving are really speaking to me this month! I have more speaking engagements and photo shoots this month than I have had in the last five years! And those are all things far out of … Continued
Magic Elixir – Art Journal Prompt
Sometimes it is just hard to think what to put on a journal page…. so here is a simple prompt for the day: Draw any sort of bottle (or paste one out of a magazine) and put a label on it … Continued
Vulnerability
While I work, I listen to audio books. Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown. I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly” I know that both of … Continued
Be Brave, Love Well
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it seems impossible to check my email, read a newspaper, or even buy a hamburger without an encounter with the topic of love. It is such a familiar term. After all, I … Continued
Be brave my dear!
Art is scary! Not the end result, but the process itself. To follow your creative urge is to first of all become vulnerable to yourself, and then to reveal that same vulnerability to the world. Creativity is somehow connected to … Continued