The Power of Patience
We’ve all heard the saying ‘Good things comes to him who waits,‘ but we don’t seem to really believe that anymore. Modern society demands everything be fast. Fast food. Fast cars. Instant...
View ArticleIn Search of One Succinct Sentence
This week I’ve been attempting to come up with a logline, or one sentence summary, of a young adult novel I’m writing. Just one single freaking sentence. Sounds easy, huh? Right. So here’s an exercise:...
View ArticleStop Playing it Small
There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. – Marianne Williamson Days ago I got out my easel and set everything up to …...
View ArticleAmazon One Star Reviews Offer Encouragement
Does fear of failure get in the way of your writing, painting or other creative pursuit? Do you fear that people won’t like your stuff? Well, let me tell you up front that you are RIGHT! There are...
View ArticleQuick Sketching vs. Drawing or Painting
The sketches posted on this blog are all done in a sketchbook, and most take from two to twenty minutes for the initial sketch, usually done in pen. Once a sketch is done, I will often go back and...
View ArticleLive Right Now
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are...
View ArticleDraw Your Lines in Ink
If you’ve never done it before, I strongly recommend putting away your pencils and drawing with a pen. In fact, to get the full impact of the experiment, commit to drawing exclusively with a pen for a...
View ArticleWhat do you see? Ink Splotches Revisited
Do you ever have trouble facing that blank page in your journal or on your computer screen? You want to write or draw or journal, but you just don’t know where to begin today? Here’s an exercise that...
View ArticleDoodling in Meetings is NOT Rude
Do you ever find yourself doodling when in a meeting, conference, or workshop? Some people may answer, “Of course not!” because they don’t want to admit to being rude or not paying attention. In actual...
View ArticleA Work of Art MAY Happen
I tend to procrastinate about writing and art. Why? Because before I’ve even begun, I am thinking I will fail if the end result is not real ART. What if we give ourself permission that the end result...
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