Everything that exists in this world does so because someone was creative. Creativity is that powerful. Unfortunately too many people prescribe to the limiting believe that creativity has something exclusively to do with drawing ability or innate talent. This is the Myth of Creativity. Don’t believe it! While being an artist is largely a creative… Continue reading Creativity Changes The World
I met a woman recently who commented that she had never pursued her art as fully as she’d have liked because her mother had discouraged her with the message that she couldn’t make any money doing art; that it wasn’t practical. My heart broke for her. I could see her passion as well as feel… Continue reading Creativity: Motherhood vs. Art
The celebration of Independence Day every Fourth of July, is a celebration of freedom. This American holiday is, in my opinion, one of our most substantive holidays in terms of ideology. Freedom is at the very heart of American culture. It permeates the whole of our society from our government, to our politics, to our… Continue reading Freedom And Boundaries
There are two kinds of people in the world. People who are creative and people who believe the lie that they’re not. The idea that some select chosen few are creative while the everyone else is left to languish is a complete myth. Everyone has the capacity to be creative. Unfortunately for many people their… Continue reading The Creativity Myth
Every home should have original art. The benefits of art are reaped on all levels, from individual, to family, to society. Here are five benefits of having original art in the home: Original art is personal. Original art has a story. Original art generates conversation. Original art creates culture. Original art is a luxury. Original… Continue reading 5 Reasons Every Home Should Have Original Art
Luxury is most often associated with the idea of money, but luxury, by definition, is a condition, not a cost. It is a mindset, not a monetary value. Luxury is defined by Merriam-Webster in a few different ways that add meaning to the idea that luxury is not defined by money. Here they are: A… Continue reading Get Luxury For Free
“C” For Creativity. Creativity isn’t just for making art projects. Creativity is for making life better, no matter your circumstances. As a child, I always wanted to be a mother when I grew up. That was plan A. There were several influences which contributed to this desire. The primary would be my religious beliefs. The… Continue reading Plan C: Make Lemonade
Every virtue in excess can become a vice. This is true of creativity. Here are five ways creativity can be a vice and how to deal with them. They are: Distraction Loneliness Sensitivity Perfectionism Competition Creative people are easily distracted. There are so many options and ideas to choose from. Learn to focus, work hard,… Continue reading 5 Cautions for Creative People
Sure I may be biased as a fine artist, but I believe that every home should have original art. Why? Because original art is a luxury. And who doesn’t want their home to feel more luxurious? There are two ways to get original art. You could buy it. Or you could make it. The first… Continue reading Why Every Home Should Have Original Art And How To Get It
Contrary to popular belief, luxury in life need not be bought, it can be created. The truly luxurious things in life, seldom require money at all. As an artist in the blogosphere, what is my message? Well, not surprisingly, my message is about creativity. The world needs more creativity. Why? Because creativity solves problems. Creativity… Continue reading Don’t Buy Luxury, Create it!
