Living Creatively
Do you consider yourself an artist? The thought of attempting to be creative, or to consider oneself as a creative being, can be hard for many people. For most of my life,…
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This I Believe
I believe in childlike delight, especially if you are a grown up. In fact, I strive not to grow up. I’d rather grow down. Everytime I meet a child, I am reminded of…
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A Dare for Creatives
When you are a creative soul, you get ideas. Right? Whether they come on slow or they smack you upside the head, your ideas settle in and ask (like an itchy red…
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Authentically Exiled. Isolated to Ignite.
The first time I was exiled, it was traumatic. Tantamount to crucifixion. I was instantly morose. Wounded. Exposed. Vulnerable. It felt like the very essence of my soul had been shoved into…
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Begin… Again
Not many people know, but I’ve spent a huge portion of this journey dissatisfied with my work. I’ve gone two weeks without picking up my camera—let alone shooting anything. Even working on…
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Snow Daze
I spent my two unexpected free hours this afternoon, shooting photos in the middle of a snow storm. I knew the storm was coming—it was all anyone could talk about at work….
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Wine and Deadlines
The other night, I was in the living room trying to figure out how to buy beer and wine when everything was closed. Luckily it was easy to find a 24 hour…
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Creative Journal Zen
When I sit down with a pen and paper and set to fill the page with Zendoodles (also known as Zentangles), I often find myself sitting in the exact same position, hours…
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Home Is Where Your Art Is
My inspiration for photography came to me on a Wednesday in Venice Beach. Inspiration is a funny thing—it happens whenever it wants, without any possible warning at all. Suddenly, it’s just there…
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