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Invent New Forms

Invent New Forms

Sometimes it feels as if everything has already been done. There is no room for still another portrait or another novel. It is time, then, to consider the art of inventing new forms. Michael Shapiro, in his inspiring book, “The Creative Spark,” relates that Ian...
The Natural Rhythm of Art

The Natural Rhythm of Art

There is a natural rhythm to artistic work. It shouldn’t be rushed or forced, but, rather, it should be integrated into the core of our lives. I have a dear friend, who is a writer. She recently posted on Facebook that writing is a JOB. She actually capitalized the...
Traveling Mind

Traveling Mind

In Buddhist thought, there is the notion of a “beginner’s mind.” This is the value of approaching any given action from a fresh and new perspective, no matter how many times one has performed the task. Let’s say you have never washed dishes before. Aren’t those suds...