Art Supply House & Custom FramingArtists are driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide.~ DW Winnicott I was recently in a conversation where the topic of what makes art “art” came up. While I don’t think that I agree with the definition that was presented, I also don’t have a definition of my […]
One begins to lose interest in any given task and slacks off just as one is beginning to get somewhere in accomplishing the task.~ Richard Bernstein I recently had a conversation about planning and working ahead. As part of the process, this person was getting out everything needed for 5 projects – what they thought […]
To be sure even though a man rigs up his own outfit, he never gets it quite to suit him. Every season sees the downfall of some cherished scheme, the failure of some fond contrivance. Every winter sees you again fussing over your kit, altering this, substituting that, and flogging your wits with the same […]
Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.~ Amy Poehler One of my favorite parts of college was the energy of being around so many other artists. That enthusiasm and passion was contagious and I loved the opportunity to get […]
What makes life worth living? No child asks itself that question. To children, life is self-evident. Life goes without saying: whether it is good or bad makes no difference. This is because children don’t see the world, don’t observe the world, don’t contemplate the world, but are so deeply immersed in the world that they […]
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ Confucius Once upon a time, I made a simple 1-sheet book that was a series of stick figure drawings. They explained my “artist’s business plan”. There were two arts – make art and sell it. Sure, there are a lot more details required to […]
Learn as much as you can and be as nice to everyone as you can be.~ Luke Perry It’s a new year. Does that going to change anything for you? (This guy doesn’t think so.) Have you made plans to build new habits, complete new projects, or just play in new ways? My life certainly […]
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.~ Janice Maeditere If you’re anything like me, then you’ve had enough emails, shopping, eating, and more to last you at least a few days. So I just want to reach out and wish you a Merry Christmas today and hope that you […]
A simple line painted with the brush can lead to freedom and happiness.~ Joan Miró It’s easy to get caught up in this busy season. Between work, vacation days, trips, visitors, meals, planning goals for next year, and so much more – there’s just a lot to keep us occupied. So, even though I’m pointing […]
The fool, with all his other faults, has this also—he is always getting ready to live.~ Seneca, quoting Epicurus I recently read the quote above – it made me pause and think about my 2020 action planning. It’s common to hear some version of the words: “Some day, I’ll…” “When I’m older I hope to…” […]