Creative Coward
Acknowledge and conquer ‘creative cowardice’ with my Phase IV strategy.
Snowdrop Day: Playing Hooky
A dutiful student, my daughter’s attendance record was near perfect. She completed homework assignments. Practiced piano daily. Didn’t skip a beat to help her mother, while Dad was away on a corporate photo assignment. A rugged schedule for any eight year-old, week after week, since early January. Official spring break wouldn’t be for another month!
Planning Without Process
An avid and devoted vegetable gardener got me thinking after I he said, “The seed catalogs will arriving soon.” Early January and he’s already planning his summer garden! Then, I remembered the insight I discovered while writing the Row By … Continued
My Book Is Done! Now What?
After weeks of writing, editing, editing, editing, and illustrating, Cecelia’s Garden, it is now publicly available. Waiting patiently during the KDP Amazon review process, I checked the status three times yesterday. This morning when I check I saw the green … Continued
OODA Loop for Creative Thinkers
Researchers have highlighted how the OODA Loop can improve decision-making, especially under stressful situations like combat. Another aspect of procession a heave volume of information with OODA is improved cognitive capacity. By applying and repeating the Loop productivity increases as well as one’s ability to adapt to change.
Illustrated Silk Scarves
My latest calla pastel painting series has been adapted for my ShopVida Design storefront. These 100% silk scarves are large, 35″ square; my favorite size. Add a fresh touch of color and visual texture to your little black dress with … Continued
Creativity Has No Age Limit
I’m staring down my 60th birthday next year, there is so much that I want to learn and accomplish. I know and understand my physical limitations, when it’s time slow down, rest and rejuvenate.
Idea Infinity Pool vs Fountain
Let’s change the language from idea infinity ‘pool’ to ‘fountain’. When I envision an infinity pool, I see the mystical line between water and sky; an uncertainty.
When In Doubt, Take A Walk
I posted that to my Instagram feed earlier this week which was a retaliation of my own frustrations with creativity and concentration. We know, it’s common sense, that exercise of any sort ignites our brain function. Walk or bike ride in … Continued
Writer AND Illustrator… That’s Hard
I accepted the challenge from the high school English teacher standing opposite me. I didn’t know her. The stack of papers she head lead me to expose my idea to a stranger. Not even catching her name, the statement, “write … Continued