Some days I feel filled with creative new ideas for my work. Other days I feel like I’ve got nothing—my creative well is dry. At those times when I feel my creative well is dry, I use a variety of methods to spark new ideas. Jump-starting Creativity I often look Read more…
Your Life is a Work of Art This morning when I was driving down Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis I saw a big metal box next to the street that had been covered with a beautiful flower petal design. It made me smile and reminded me of how much I enjoy Read more…
Art Heals Since I fell in love with photography and began the practice of making photographs, learning about photography, and immersing myself in photography on a daily basis, I have learned that art heals. It has helped me become a more joyful person and begin to heal lifelong health issues Read more…
I belong to two different photography clubs, both of which have salons (or competitions) each month. Members submit images which are sent to a “judge” who “judges” the images and then gives feedback as well as ratings at the salon. We get to hear what the judge thinks is good Read more…
I believe in the need for social justice. I believe in promoting peace. I believe in doing everything I can to reduce climate change. But I am not a social justice activist. I am not active in the peace movement. And I don’t devote myself to fighting climate change. I Read more…