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 […]
5 Ways Christian Leaders can Inspire Creatives and Transform Culture We need leaders to inspire the artist in the pew, and the creative man or woman on their staff, to impact their culture. Christians are called to be ambassadors in the culture where they live. Although artists and creatives may have a great voice, and […]
There is No Creativity Without Suffering Creativity requires facing new ideas and new perspectives, and transforming them into something new. Hidden within this process is the universal experience of suffering. And it does us no good to avoid suffering, to become embittered at suffering, Or to claim Christians shouldn’t suffer because Jesus promised us no […]
God’s Calling Versus Manifesting You want to get ahead in your career? Should you look to manifesting techniques, or should you look deeper into the truths about how God calls you to be a creative? Doesn’t matter if you are an actor, filmmaker, fine artist or designer… manifesting and calling are not the same, and […]