Capturing the essence: Reflections on creativity & finding your heart
My friend Elka Vera recently completed a series of stunning watercolor paintings. Her focus? Capturing the essence of a flower rather than its form. The…
Inspiration
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What secretly inspires you?
When I was in graduate school, one thing was drilled into me: KNOW THE LITERATURE. But slogging through endless reams of academic writing felt lifeless….
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We live only to discover beauty.
We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting. ~ Kahlil Gibran
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Seeing beyond the surface: A lesson in depth and beauty
In yesterday’s class, I gave students a simple yet thought-provoking task: Go out into the University community and find something visual that catches your eye—it…
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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….
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