Never Confuse Art with Beauty Never confuse art with beauty, lest you upset the artist and confound the masses. It is all too common for people to confuse them, probably because we don’t have a very good handle on either. Beauty and art have very different purposes, and it helps no one to confuse them. […]
Self care and the creative life are critical topics to today’s artists of faith. Creativity does not thrive by itself. Nor does your soul. They need time and care. The good news is this: there are simple ways to nurture your soul and your creativity. From exercise to community, and from spiritual practices to simply […]
Growth Mindset for Artists and Creatives It’s 2020. The new year has begun. Perhaps you are wide-eyed and bushy tailed, excited to start the new year off right. You are taking time to set some artistic, professional and personal goals. You dream big and expect big results out of all your planning and strategizing. But […]
Creativity Fueled By The Incarnation Creativity fueled by the incarnation is life-giving. There is no other story that offers us such hope and promise amidst the sorrow and challenges facing our world. Incarnation is the word used to describe the birth of Jesus Christ, when he literally became a man, or “became flesh” as the […]
Shame: The Creativity Killer Is Shame Killing Your Creativity? Is it eating away at your imagination? As an artist or professional creative you need to deal with anxiety and shame. The challenge of shame is this: Healing and growing requires vulnerability. We long to be known, and being known brings healing. This is the power […]
Creative Sweet Spot Finding your creative sweet spot requires more than a great café to write in, a studio with great lighting, or finding a great writer’s group. Finding your creative sweet spot has more to do with the way your brain handles ideas, and giving your brain the time it needs to process. How […]
Christianity & Creativity: Heart, Mind & Soul In the next video in our series Christianity & Creativity we realize great art comes from those who create with all their heart, mind and soul. God calls us to use every part of our being to engage life and to engage others with our art. Without passion, […]
Overcoming Procrastination Overcoming procrastination as an artist or media professional is key to becoming successful. Procrastination is everywhere. Some of us procrastinate about finishing that film or work of art, while others procrastinate about going for their annual checkup with the doctor. According to Wikipedia, procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs […]
Community for Artists & Creative How does a community for artists & creatives stand the test of time? What components are required and how can a vision be maintained in a healthy way? If we take the time to examine these communities, we will discover that arts communities themselves are a work of art. They […]
Improvisation For Art and Life Improvisation for art and life is a requirement. Resist, and you will be pummeled. Adapt, and you will find opportunity. You may even find joy in the journey. It is true for your art, your life and your vocation. Great art, great careers and spectacular lives are made from thousands […]