Artists Are Not Second Class Citizens in the Church Tragically…some churches have embraced unbiblical ideas that result in artists being treated like second-class citizens. This is true all over the world, and it is not built on biblical principles. It is due to faulty theology exported with missionaries over the last few centuries. Not only […]
Crafting a Lasting Legacy: 5 ways to Love and Honor God through Your Art Beyond gimmicks and trends… The real question is this: How can you leave a lasting legacy? And how does the Gospel give us a unique confidence and freedom in this endeavor…? Join us now, and be encouraged and equipped to take […]
Creating Art: Honesty Check out our new way to talk about honesty and authenticity in your art. Of course, you want to connect deeply with your fans, your patrons, and your critics. And you know how we achieve that kind of connection: Honesty. But honesty isn’t that simple, because your life and your heart are […]
Yes, You Need a Mentor We all love those epic tales of the “self-made” man or woman. The idea of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps and conquering the world single-handedly is intoxicating. Why? Because our flesh wants us to believe we don’t need anyone or anything to succeed. We just need to work harder, […]
Joy is Essential to Your Creativity. Joy is essential to your creativity. In a world full of cynics and skeptics, we cannot forget the true nature of joy, and the deep value of joy. Without joy, your creativity will never be what it was meant to be, your imagination will never fly the way it […]
The Artist’s Identity Series: The Self-Creation Obsession The promise of self-creation is that you are free. You do not need to be confined by traditions of the past. You do not need to be confined by the cultural assumptions of your parents. You do not need to be confined to what other people say. And […]
The Artist’s Identity Series: Chasing Success, The Hidden Dangers We all want success. We want our hard work and creativity to be noticed and celebrated. And there is nothing wrong with that. Success is a good thing. But sometimes the way we pursue a good thing can eventually lead to frustration and temptation. The road […]
The Artists Identity Series: The Bohemian Artist Myth The Bohemian artist is one of the most romanticized ideals in the art world. Artists and creative types living carefree, unconventional lives, devoted to the idea of pure creativity, void of materialism. From Puccini’s opera, La Boheme, and its Broadway adaptation, Rent, to the movie Moulin Rouge, […]
The Artist’s Identity Series: The Seduction of Self Expression Today’s culture places tremendous emphasis on individuality and self-expression. Whether it is your ethnic heritage, your sexuality or your personal uniqueness, self-expression is encouraged, promoted and celebrated in nearly every sector of our culture. The implied promise is that if you just express yourself purely, you […]
One Book Every Artist Needs to Read: The War of Art If you want short and sweet, real-world answers to what’s holding you back as a creative, you need to watch this video, and learn about this book by Steven Pressfield. I’ve given this book away so many times I’ve lost count. Let […]