Art and the role of Dreams

Art often comes to me in my dreams. I still remember the moment I realized I had to keep a journal by my bedside. I was young, maybe pre-teen, obsessed with poetry. I had woken up with a poem in my head. A fully formed poem. No edits needed. I felt like I woke up to...

6 Reasons to Create a Body of Art

A lot of artists, new and experienced alike, get so excited by the next new shiny idea that they jump around with their art explorations. I get it. Right now I’m battling my desire to learn everything about weaving with the painted, gilded series I’ve committed myself...
‘Tis the Season for Creativity

‘Tis the Season for Creativity

It’s that time of year again: full of holidays, end of year reflections and new year’s resolutions. Family. Friends. Gratitude. Giving. Love. All of these things are wonderful, but can also keep us quite busy and get us even a bit stressed out. That’s why this holiday...
Too Much Talk of Creativity?

Too Much Talk of Creativity?

I remember back in high school discovering new music like I was searching for the Holy Grail. When I found a new band that excited me a door opened to an entire new world filled with inspiration. I’d tell every friend I knew about them to share them with others. Then...
Make the Thing That Scares You

Make the Thing That Scares You

  Make the thing that scares you. You know that voice you quieted a long time ago still cries out for it occasionally. Remember that voice? It’s your inner artist calling you to create. It’s the one you always have a reply for: “I’m too busy,” “I’m too...