Writers are born, not made. I don’t mean to say that a writer is not a slave to their craft, they are. What I am saying is that no one would ever choose to be a slave to this craft if they weren’t born to do so. See, when people say things to a musician or writer or whomever, “well you have a God-given talent”, it really is a “God-given ability and a God-given desire to work”.
Read MoreAt the end of the day, how we influence those around us isn’t by what take, but by what we make. It’s less by our words and more by our actions.
Read MoreThe point of all of this isn’t just to tell you what I’m up to, but to say to my fellow artists, don’t be afraid to throw yourself a curveball. I’ve gotten comfortable working alone, but am I reaching my potential as an artist being comfortable and alone?
Read MoreThere are one or two characteristics I can most certainly attribute to growing up in Columbus, not least of which is my love of, and my appreciation of, what I call “functional art.”
Read MoreYou cannot create out of chaos, only out of order.
Read MoreI’m not going to tell you that there isn’t such a thing as authenticity, but I am going to ask, at least in regard to art, “who is to say what is authentic?”
Read MoreI will tell you this, it feels fantastic to create something that I love and that I’m proud of. After that, the opinions will come.
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