Why You Need a Mentor Ever wondered why you need a mentor? We are told to discover ourselves, trust ourselves, build our own path, and answer to no one. But the truth is, no matter your level of talent or discipline, mentors and coaches make all the difference in your career, your craft, and in […]
7 Ways to Kill Your Creative Career Want to know how to kill your creative career? It is not difficult. You do not need a bad economy, an unfair industry, or a lack of talent. You can sabotage it all by yourself—slowly, quietly, and with some respectable excuses. But don’t take my word for it. […]
How Christian Creatives Should View A.I. When it comes to creativity, A.I. tools are everywhere. They can speed up the creative process, eliminate time-consuming tasks, and provide ways to get our creative projects to the audience and fans quicker. And we all know there are dangers. We don’t want to be left behind, but we […]
Creating Art and Wrestling with God. The creative process is about more than learning how to get better at your craft. It is also wrestling with God. This is because creativity can be a very grand adventure while also being an intimate adventure. Just as Frodo’s journey was both a journey through physical mountains of […]
You Need More Than Talent to Succeed in the Arts If you are serious about your art and your craft, you need to know what it takes. I’ve met incredibly gifted artists whose work never reached the audience it deserved. And I’ve met artists with average talent who built remarkable careers. So what made the […]
God’s Call for Creativity Every single person on this planet is creative. As Picasso said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” It is part of the way we are designed. Even the people who think they are not creative… are creative. Why should we care […]
The Truth About Evil in Art Evil in the world is real. It is part of life, and we must tell the truth about evil in the world. Creatives know that art is one of the most powerful ways to express the nature of evil. Whether it is a poem you read in private, a […]
Depicting Evil Honestly:The Challenges Creatives Face What is the real occupational hazard for creatives who depict evil honestly? Plato warned actors of the danger inherent in the roles they take. Proverbs warns us of the company we keep. And yet… we must tell the truth about evil deeds and evil people just as God’s word […]
Why No One is Buying Your Art Why do people spend money on art, music, film, video games, and experiences like going to the theater? The simple answer is that they spend money because it enriches their life. That’s it. Life without art is a life lacking depth, meaning, and joy. If your art isn’t […]
Why AI Art is Dead For Heaven’s sake…The Future of Creativity isn’t just Copy, Paste, Prompt, Repeat. This is why AI art is dead We want originality, not derivatives and thin substitutes. But more than that, we want intentionality that comes from a person with a soul… sitting down, and taking time to create something […]