Exploring ‘Art in Nature’: Ideas that inspire creativity
In their insightful book Art and Fear, David Bayles and Ted Orland argue that art centered around ideas is far more compelling than art focused…
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The creative process: Lessons from Gee’s Bend quilts
I started a new class at the Sophia Center yesterday, and as always, I emphasized that it’s about the creative process, not the creative product….
Stepping into vision: Lessons from Pearl Fryar and creative courage
I’ve been feeling a little nervous lately. For the past year, I’ve been holding a vision close to my heart, and now it’s time to…
Reclaiming the inner artist: My journey to painting an art car
I’ve always dreamed of owning an art car. For years, I admired them from a distance, thinking, “I wish I could do that…” But after…
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The power of art beyond the museum: Embracing creative process
One of my favorite art quotes comes from the philosopher Herbert Marcuse. In The Aesthetic Dimension, he writes: “Art breaks open a dimension inaccessible to…
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