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Posts under ‘Creativity’
The Junkyard Poet
View a slideshow of Simpson’s work HERE. “Just when you think you’ve traveled too far down Wiggins Mill Road, and you start to look for a spot to turn around, the rusting masterworks of Vollis Simpson loom into view. Thirty feet in the air, held aloft by sturdy steel pillars, are some of Mr. Simpson’s [...]
Curious George Saves the Day
Remember the Curious George children’s books? Simple and delightful stories…paired with great, memorable illustrations. Read some about the story behind the stories HERE. View a slideshow of a current exhibition HERE. “He imitates gestures, examines objects. He sees a hat, he puts it on his head; he sees a seagull and is determined to fly [...]
From Sketch to Stage
Here’s an interesting audio slide show giving some inside information ona new performance of The Miracle Worker in New York (yeah, it’s a long ways away and we doubt any of us will actually see it, but we can enjoy and learn from it long-distance!)….click on over HERE to see the slide show (you’ll want [...]
Failure IS an option…fear is NOT
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Where does inspiration begin?
For those of us searching for something to inspire our art (whether it be visual, performing, literary, etc) or to inspire us to look for something inspire our art, here are some (not necessarily pleasant) words from Annie Dillard, hinting at where we might find a catalyst for progress in our work: “To find a [...]
Knitting in spite of myself…
Something to ponder: How would you put words to how you’ve ‘stumbled in’ to your own artistic pursuits? What does your art contribute to your life, your family, the community, the world? “Confession: I’ve recently found myself to be a knitter. Somewhat alarmingly, I might add. Knitting. I admit to enjoying it. I particularly enjoy observing [...]
Paper Gives Peace
From The Curator. “In a city where buildings seem to change as often as fashion, the shop is one example of attention to detail designed to last. The inside shelves and stairwell are handmade by a craftsman from Nagano. There are papers of many sizes, colors, and textures gathered from across Japan. Often traveling extensively [...]
Good Art – Born Inside or Out? (part 2)
“One of my current roles is to help people write poetry. I begin with them where they are, and that’s exciting. Some fledgling poets come with image stacked upon image and form upon form (usually a kind of rhyme scheme). These poets rely on externals. Indeed, they are not so far off – except perhaps [...]
Good Art – Born Inside or Out? (part 1)
I walked into the classroom. No books on the shelves. Linoleum floor, cracked. No area rugs. Crayons, paper, glue, scissors, blocks? Nope. Well, at least there were desks and a blackboard. The principal was cheery when I asked about curriculum. “This!” she said, sweeping her arm towards the window and the river beyond. Then she [...]
