Having your notebook or camera ever present means those spontaneous ideas that arise from nowhere can be captured and never lost. Sometimes though, the presence of the notebook or camera means we look and try too hard. Rather than letting ourselves softly sink into our surroundings and enjoy every sight, [...] Read more »
A Sense Of Inspiration
Being creative is not a series of isolated, forced events. It’s a constant, fluid experience. Gathering inspiration to feed that creativity is akin to ambling through summer meadows, hundreds of pollen particles gently brushing your clothing as you pass, each leaving their unique scent and impression. It’s not going into [...] Read more »
The Desire And The Deserving To Be Your Most Creative
In a recent conversation with a fellow artist, the subject of deserving came up. More specifically, how much we feel we deserve to be creative, and to be happy, and how these levels of deserving influence, and restrict, how creative we actually are. We all have a desire to create. [...] Read more »
Rediscovering The Glow
Christmas lights left on under bright sunlight is a rather pathetic sight. Their tiny glow is utterly drowned by the sun’s mighty engulfing rays, and we have to squint to even tell whether they’re still on. After nightfall however, the very same lights twinkle beautifully, endearingly, magically, and tug at [...] Read more »
Inside / Outside
It begins outside. A whispered hint of sound, a brash glint of colour, impassioned human conversation. You take it inside, where it’s warm, let it amble and rumble and swirl amongst the others there waiting for new blood, waiting to be kissed. Then, suddenly, it’s time. Out again into the [...] Read more »
Drinking In The Light
It could be the most beautiful sun drenched morning of the year outside. But if you’re hiding in the basement with the doors barricaded, you’re not going to even know the sun has come up, let alone be able to drink in its glorious light. So how are you treating [...] Read more »
How To Unshackle From Expectation And Ride Your Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but all too often I end up disappointed. I feel let down, a little cheated, as if the big beautiful, shiny, singing, dancing, life enhancing box of promises I bought ends up somewhat mediocre once I get past the packaging and peek inside. Something that’s [...] Read more »