I got my first Mac, a big clunky tan block, back in the early 1980s. Way back then, to copy a file, you had to do a little dane with the floppy discs, swapping them over and over — a digital Hokey Pokey (put your new disc in, pull your new disc out…). So yeah,… Continue reading Creating Art: Analog vs Digital
Month: August 2020
Earthquake People vs Hurricane People
I live on the west coast down in earthquake country. Whenever I speak to people from any other area, they always ask if I’m worried about earthquakes. Folks outside of California are terrified of our tectonic rumblings. But why? It all goes back to a game I played with my daughter while idling in line… Continue reading Earthquake People vs Hurricane People
Be the Best at Failing
I am a school teacher. Sixth grade. Over twenty years now. And I always give my students the same motto: Failure is not an option. It is a step. I stole that little nugget of advice from Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson. And it is an astounding talking point to have in class. But… We all… Continue reading Be the Best at Failing
Don’t Torture Yourself
There is a myth about the tortured artists. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Artists throws themselves into alcohol or drugs or sex, and in such a frenzied state, the work produced is sheer brilliance. I say this is pure BS. And I have empirical evidence to back me up. A study of famous artists (like Monet,… Continue reading Don’t Torture Yourself
Takes Risks with Your Art
I shave with a straight razor. At first, I thought it was manly and cool — I imagined some amorphous audience watching and admiring my efforts. But there was never anyone there. The cool squad never drove up to give me my prize. Now it serves as a meditative space. Shaving is a skilled routine,… Continue reading Takes Risks with Your Art
