My Creativity Blog

Thank God, it is over, that I have seen it and am able to tell it to the world. ~George Catlin    Thoughts:  I love George Catlin’s art work for many reasons. One reason in particular is the historical value of the work. How incredible to have seen the things he did. I am in awe at [...]

“When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.” – Linda Naiman Thoughts: Anybody want to play? Linda Naiman says that play can stimulate your creativity. What do you think? Do you remember how it felt when you [...]

A painted picture is like a vehicle. One can either sit in the driveway and take it apart or one can get in it and go somewhere. ~Mark Tansey, painter Thoughts: I enjoyed Mark Tansey’s quote because it made me think about how I react to art. Sometimes when I look at a piece of artwork [...]

You ought to be able to say that a painting is as it is, with its capacity to move us, because it is as though it were touched by God. But people would think it a sham. And yet that is what’s nearest the truth. Pablo Picasso Thoughts: How do you feel about the quote [...]

 “Just slap anything on when you see a blank canvas staring you in the face like some imbecile. You don’t know how paralyzing that is, that stare of a blank canvas is, which says to the painter, ‘You can’t do a thing’. The canvas has an idiotic stare and mesmerizes some painters so much that [...]

To exist is to change, To change is to mature; To mature is to go on Creating oneself endlessly. ~Henri Bergson Thought: Many people hate change. I am one of those people. But everything about life involves change. You just can’t get around it.  Change happens whether you like it or not. The weather and [...]

  May all your weeds be wildflowers! Anonymous Thoughts: It is wildflower time in Texas! At least it is in Grimes County, Texas. For the past two weeks I have been enjoying the wildflowers as I travel home from work. The flowers popped out right as my spring break was winding down. The intensity of color and [...]