What is your biggest problem or frustration as an artist? That’s the question I recently asked on Facebook. Most of the responses dealt with common issues such as finding time to create art, not feeling motivated, and how to stand out from the crowd. Finally, one person was brave enough to say what everyone was […]
This post is part of the “10 Movies” series. Click here to read the previous post, “10 Movies That Will Blow Your Creative Mind.” The beginning of another year is a great time to think about a fresh start. Many of us will set goals to improve our lives or achieve greater success. There is […]
I often talk to artists and writers about the biggest frustrations in their creative lives. One of the themes that almost always emerges is a lack of time. Despite having access to devices and technology that are supposed to save time, most people feel busier than ever. Do you feel this way? I do sometimes! […]
I recently launched a new Facebook group called Born to Create . Every week, I pose several questions to the group to help us engage our creative powers and take action. When I asked the group to share a problem or struggle they are currently dealing with, one of the members said, “The number one fight […]
Note: This post is part of the “5 Cups of Creativity” series. For previous posts in the series, click here. The time I spent in grad school was one of the most exciting periods of my life. It was also one of the most dangerous. Once a week, I would drive about 100 miles to […]
This is a guest post by Jennifer Hawks, who is a wife and full-time working mom from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 2012 graduate from St. Louis Christian College and enjoys writing as she journeys through life. You can connect with her via email, her blog, and Facebook. Let’s be honest. Blogging is something […]
I’ve worked with creative people my whole life. During junior high and high school I was a part of many different bands, choirs, and stage productions. In college I began to play guitar, lead worship, and travel with performing groups. In my 20’s, I worked with all kinds of creative people as a creative arts […]
This post is part of the “10 Movies” series. Click here to read the next post, “10 Movies That Will Inspire Your New Year.” Seen any good movies lately? If so, you’re not alone. Movies engage our hearts and minds in a powerful way by combining sight, sound, and story in a format that’s unlike anything […]
Here at the beginning of the year, everyone is thinking about goals and resolutions. But the real secret to having an awesome year is not in the things you’ll start doing. It’s in the things you should stop doing. The biggest temptation for artists is to be passive and not take action. Do you have […]
This is a guest post by Adrian Lance, who is an intern at Desperation Leadership Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. As a part of DLA he works with the annual Desperation Conference and co-leads a discipleship group within the program. You can connect with him on Facebook or Twitter. The number one thing that suppresses […]
