The final statement should be that in the realm of art the most important characteristic is courage. Courage to pursue what some voice inside of you, against the tidal wave of everything that's happening in the society, says go this way. Courage to pursue what you know you really have to pursue. That's what counts.
- Richard Foreman, filmmaker
Courage counts. Courage gives life to art; courage inspires those who open themselves up to it.
Some paintings, some works of art, give other artists courage.
Journal question:
If your work lacks courage, could it be because you don’t believe in it deeply enough, don’t feel it is worth taking risks for?
Example Two-Page Spread of Upcoming Book
Creativity as a Way of Life:
Journal Meditations of a Working Artist
To Be Published in 2025
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Creativity as a Way of Life: The use of journaling as a tool in creative work; an exploration of the inner work underlying creative work.
A Pause for Beauty: a gratitude art journal celebrating the beauty and mystery of the natural world, and the gift of life.
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Recent Projects And Random Thoughts
The new art journal, Nurturing The Song Within, explores the inner work that underlies creative work, and creating a unique life.
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Nurturing the Song Within, a chronicle of one artist’s efforts to evolve. An exploration of the inner work underlying creative work.
A Pause for Beauty, a celebration of the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
Below, two sample pages from my recent art journal, and the related diary/planner
Nurturing The Song Within
