What I learned in school today... First, try to find and read Art & Fear David Bayles & Ted Orland, or watch a few reviews on youtube on the book. My teacher gave us a reading from the book and it was out of chapter 2. Looking through my notes, I took away from the … Continue reading Art & Fear – What to do about it in your classroom?
Tuesday’s Triumphs #6: What’s to prove? Just do it!
“Don’t prove yourself everywhere! Sometimes trying to prove that you are the best is an insult!” From funsubstance.com I’ve been debating this one in my head for a while now. I have come to the realization that I need to accept what this quote is absolutely not saying. It’s not saying it’s ok in … Continue reading Tuesday’s Triumphs #6: What’s to prove? Just do it!
The Collective Unconscious – I don’t know where I get it from anymore…
What I learned from school today... Yesterday, I talked about my process and how it currently misaligns with my ability to be spontaneous. (see I'm Only Spontaneous when...) We had some homework to do from the drawing exercise I spoke of in the article. Punchy The first step was to draw the figure above; a … Continue reading The Collective Unconscious – I don’t know where I get it from anymore…
Monday’s Meanings #6: How to be strong
“Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to a point where your mood doesn’t shift based on insignificant actions of someone else. Don’t allow others to control the direction of your life. Don’t allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence.” By Morgan Freeman (maybe) Wow, there’s so much being said here! First … Continue reading Monday’s Meanings #6: How to be strong
I’m Only Spontaneous When I Have Time To Think About It First
What I learned in class today... I have my own process! In my last drawing class, we were tasked with first collecting discarded cardboard boxes that seemed to have faces in them. The project was meant to demonstrate how, we as artists and humans, tend to have the habit of anthropomorphizing all that we see. … Continue reading I’m Only Spontaneous When I Have Time To Think About It First
Sunday’s Speculations #6: Hey, would ya look at that!
“Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.” Scottish Proverb DO NOT JUDGE. I believe this is the message here. We easily make judgements on appearances and are probably always loosing out on the potential richness that is under the surface. We do this, not only with other people … Continue reading Sunday’s Speculations #6: Hey, would ya look at that!
Saturday’s Surprises #5: Ideas are Best!
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” By Socrates I’ve come across this one quite a bit in the last few years and it felt hard to apply in real life. However, it was when I looked back throughout my life at past friendships and acquaintances that I realized the … Continue reading Saturday’s Surprises #5: Ideas are Best!
Friday’s Frequencies #5: What makes you stronger…
“I have been broken. I have known hardship and I have lost myself. But here I stand, still moving forward and growing stronger each day. I will never forget the harsh lessons in my life. They made me stronger.” From QuotesJournal I think you must make a choice to believe this at face value. It … Continue reading Friday’s Frequencies #5: What makes you stronger…
Thursday’s Thoughts #5: Unease, Stress, & Worry, Oh, My!!!
“All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past, and not … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #5: Unease, Stress, & Worry, Oh, My!!!
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #5: One down, next!
“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” By unknown Only the word “totally” in this statement raises any debate from me. I have always believed that any and every decision we make moves us forward and therefore changes our life once we make it and/or act on it. One of the directives … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #5: One down, next!
The New Renaissance Mindset 