art
Creativity as a job, do you lose motivation?
photo credit: torres21 In December, I read with interest Ann Patchett’s article in The Washington Post about her New Year’s resolution. A friend told her if she worked on a novel (or any other creative project) for at least an hour each day for the first 32 days of the year and that would set [...]
Artists hit hard by the recession, study says
According to a New York Times article by Randy Kennedy, a major survey confirms that many creative types have been hit hard by the recession. While some disciplines fared better than others, the study considered the responses from creative types, such as architects, musicians, painters and writers. Many respondents have inadequate health care, as well [...]
Banishing “I can’t”
I have started trying to teach some drawing techniques to my kids, giving them a few formal elements to focus on, while still allowing them freedom at other times to draw as they like. It has been interesting to realize how early perfection can embed itself in one’s life. And how strongly it can. The [...]
Categories
May is the WordCount Blogathon!
Thank you to our advertisers
Explore your creative
Video, Internet, Books = The Vook
I disclose
