How Cancer Changed My Art, Part Two
Cancer has shown me that I have a choice: I can decide whether or not I want to enjoy the moment or worry because of fear. I don’t have to feel like a victim, I don’t have to give myself excuses for not meeting my artistic expectations, and I don’t need a purpose for making art. I can experience the pure joy of making a mark. Cancer has changed my art.
Walking makes you more creative
It’s true! Adobe did a study with college students, putting them through a bunch of tests to see how walking influenced their creative thinking. Specifically, they looked at “novel” idea creation, meaning ideas that are unusual and/or new, and “unique” idea generation, meaning no one else thought of the same idea. In order to be […]
How Cancer Changed My Art, Part One
During chemo,you don’t see cancer cells dying but you do see healthy cells dying. It makes you feel like you’re killing yourself, like you’re a victim of cancer. Being a victim can pressure you into a mindset that changes the way you do art. This is the first part of my story about how cancer changed my art.
What are artist trading cards?
Ever hear of ATCs? That’s short for Artist Trading Cards, and they’re a fun hobby for creative people!
What to do after NaNoWriMo
It’s over. The 2019 NaNoWriMo Challenge that I started with high enthusiasm a month ago ends today. And the winner (if you want to call it that) is… ME! (applause) Yes, I made it this year, with over 51,000 words and two days early. It was a great experience and I’m very glad to have […]
Book Review “Storyteller Tools” by M Harold Page
If I could only use one book as a guide for writing a novel, it would be Storyteller Tools by M Harold Page. First, I should tell you I am not getting a commission from anyone for writing this. This is my heartfelt opinion after using his recommendations. And I’ll try my best to describe why I […]