From Inside the Fog: Embracing the Unknown
Your art starts right here with how you choose to handle the unknown.
Bringing All of You Into The Room
The more you own who you are in this moment, in this skin, in this conscious reality, the more you expand your possibilities in your art.
LEARNED HELPLESSNESS: A Fear to Hope (Sustainable Artistry Series #1)
“Defining non-negotiables with my art sounds nice, but there’s no way. I won’t be able to pick and choose projects. Once I get out of college, I’ll have bills to pay, rent, and a sizeable student loan to pay off. How am I suppose to be an artist and eat? I have to compromise. I have to work. …
Own Your Actions, Not Other Beings
The world is shifting to a role of stewardship not ownership. How does this affect parenting, animal rights, media, artistry, and education? A ton!
You Are Your Business… And More.
But here’s a truth that set me free, and I offer it to you: There is only one you. You are all of your identities.
NOVEL IDEA: The Art of Asking
In Amanda Palmer’s revealing and generous book, “The Art of Asking”, she pinpoints what her entire artistic drive has been towards: “PLEASE. BELIEVE ME. I’M REAL. THIS HURTS.”
Enough Stats!
After reviewing yet another study showing the effectiveness of the arts, shared across social media platforms in a desperate attempt to say “We matter!”… I shout, “ENOUGH!”
The Anatomy of Rebelling
We yearn for the adrenaline that comes with high risk and passion. An electrical current that zaps an audience when you blatantly rebel. But, ironically enough, memorable rebellion has a path: Fully embodying the expected standard without judgment or mockery. Going off the rails, either intentionally or accidentally. Questioning whether to go back to …
The “Unspoken Problem” in Education
I will jump in the deep end and state: the core issue in education is ageism. A child’s individual voice, needs and methodologies are not recognized as valid solely based on age.
Behind the Book – Radio Interview
Fun times during my recent radio interview with Carl Etnier at WGDR-WGDH on The Goddard Hour. He asked compelling questions about the book and our current application of it in our company’s work/play. Take a listen! And thanks again to the gang at WGDR-WGDH for their hospitality! [soundcloud id=’160711828′]
Aesop’s On It: Personal Freedom
Said the Dog, “I knew how it would be; your irregular life will soon be the ruin of you.”
CROWDFUNDING
A heated debate is happening over the internet focused on crowdfunding. The strongest question is: Who’s allowed to use this tool?
Rainbow Feathers – Developing an Idea
[fblike] It started as a handprint. But with a flip of his wrist he moved on to the ‘riskier’ idea. “What are you doing, Griffin?” I ask. “I need rainbow feathers.” Of course you do. Me too. And for the next few minutes that’s what we did, tried to make rainbow feathers where there were …
Ensemble Roll Call – Book Preview
The members of a beneficial ensemble are found sprinkled throughout time and place: where you are, where you were and, most importantly, where you want to be.
Your Life: DON’T TOSS IT. REPURPOSE IT.
Don’t wait for someone else to repurpose or reclaim you! You can to do that yourself.
Failing Gloriously – Manifesto Sneak Peek
Without the possibility of failure, nothing new can be discovered or accomplished.
