My Creativity Blog

I have been a big fan of ABC’s television series Lost since it began. It seems strange to think that I invested 6 years of my life in the show.  Last Sunday the series finale aired. Apparently I am not the only fan, even some of the cast loved to watch the show. I am [...]

Many believe – and I believe – that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him. Michelangelo Thought: I am reading the biographical novel about [...]

Is there someone in your life that discouraged you? Did someone tell you that you couldn’t be an artist or that you did not have enough talent to pursue a career in art?  If the answer to those questions is “Yes,” then you will benefit from reading chapter four of Janice Elsheimer’s book, The Creative [...]

There are too many demands on today’s kids. The amount of things that they need to learn at school and the competitiveness that pervades our society can make it quite tough for children these days to naturally exhibit their talents. They are constantly being told what to do instead of being left to think for [...]

I went to Galveston a few weeks ago with my mother.  I wanted to walk on the beach. I was a little apprehensive about what condition the beaches would be in after Hurricane Ike. I was pleasantly surprised.  I ended up on the west side of the island at one of the public beach access [...]

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Thought: Hi! If you have been reading the articles on this blog you know that I am studying The Creative Call by Janice Elsheimer. I write an article about a chapter each Wednesday. [...]

Hello and welcome to my series of articles on The Creative Call by Janice Elsheimer. Each Wednesday I post an article about my journey through the book.  This week’s article is about Chapter Three: Awakening. I tried to read the chapter as Janice suggested. I read a little each day, wrote in my journal every [...]