I ran across a phrase in the news this morning that hit a nail I’ve been aiming for right on the head. Shock jock art. I am not a shock jock artist. Nor do I aspire to be. But sometimes, I’ll admit, the big dollar numbers associated with the shock jock art world have a siren call. Apparently they have the same siren call for … Continue reading Shock Jock Art
One of my favorite books for anyone in the creative arts is Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland. I found the book in 2000 although it’s been around since about 1994. My copy is filled with notes, and post-its to mark pages, and underlines for passages I particularly wanted to remember, and goofy little … Continue reading Fearlessness and Cowboy Wisdom
I can’t say I wasn’t warned. Friends from many places told me I was going to find a spiritual home in San Diego – a home for my creative spirit – and sure enough I have. When I look through the local newspapers, my one lament is “so much to do, so little time.” Of course, I’m not a participant in all those activities. I … Continue reading The Riches of the City
Art and Tulips 