Jun 28, 20203 minThe Scaling of Creative Purpose.There are various motivations that propel artists in their career pursuits. Some artists embark on their careers in response to an...
Jun 14, 20203 minFinding Contentment in the Leafing of Creative Purpose.There are various motives that inform an artist’s hopes and ambitions—one of the most common and primary being financial comfort and...
Apr 19, 20203 minDefying the Law of Gravity: Perspective for Artists and Creatives.The concept of leveling up within pop culture is contextually tied to a win-against-the-odds underdog narrative, mostly celebrated by...
Mar 22, 20202 minHow to Maximize Downtime: Perspective for Artists and Creatives.Isolation is intrinsic to the creative process and journey, as experienced through the haphazardness of business and tour travel, market...
Feb 2, 20202 minThe Path to Creative Transfiguration.Most artists and creatives carry a natural desire and ambition for the spotlight--and in turn to have their work appreciated at scale....
Jan 19, 20202 minSpiritual Health: The Gateway to Evergreen Creativity.Most artists aspire to achieve a portfolio of evergreen work that, per the legendary Nina Simone, “reflects the times”, while remaining...
Jan 12, 20202 minThe Translucence of Creative Purpose.No one knows what the future holds. Despite the translucent appeal of the creative path, for the majority of artists and creatives, there...
Oct 6, 20192 minMaintaining Creative Confidence in the Face of Criticism.Although professional and marketplace criticism are unavoidable realities of the creative career, it is easy to become distracted by...
Sep 8, 20192 minSalvation Through the Gift of Creativity.The gift of creativity, in its various forms, is an attribute of the Creator that serves as a sanctuary and salvation for many artists—a...
Jul 7, 20193 minCreating for the Glory.Artists and creatives often view their work as an extension of their value—practicing their craft in hopes of one day winning the...
Mar 31, 20193 minThe Creative Palette of Light and Darkness.The collective use of light and darkness within an artist’s palette adds depth and clarity to an artist’s vision through the use of color...
Feb 17, 20193 minThe Convergence of Art and PrayerThe experiences of an artist converge over time with their talent to shape and inform their creative voice—as seen throughout the work of...
Feb 3, 20192 minObey Your Calling: Answering the Call to Create in Obedience to a Higher CallingAs artists and creatives, we all want to be thought of as autonomous and in control of our talent and the inherent power in its...
Dec 23, 20183 minSelf-Care During the Holidays: Eliminating the Need for Escapism.Saxophonist Wayne Shorter once stated: “Your humanity is your instrument.” For artists, that metaphor can be extended to the care of the...
Dec 2, 20182 minAnswered Prayer: The Invitation to Act.In a Cyber-Monday world where almost anything can be ordered and delivered according to expectation via express shipping, it is a wonder...
Oct 28, 20182 minImprovisation and the Cultivation of Faith.Improvisation is defined as “the ability to create and perform spontaneously without preparation; to produce from whatever is available”....
Oct 7, 20183 minThe Backflip: The Laws of Physics and Self-Care.Hip-hop artist and recent Pulitzer Prize honoree, Kendrick Lamar posted a series of vintage, on-the-road video vignettes on Instagram...
Jul 21, 20184 minFinding Your Identity Through Purpose.Most artists self-identify by what they do well. For most of my life—if not my entire life, my identity was cemented in my talent as a...
Jun 16, 20181 minThe Finer ThingsI was house-sitting in Burbank for a friend back in 2006 and was charged with watering the front and back lawns and the backyard floral...
May 5, 20182 minThank You For Being a... Confidant.Some days you just need someone to listen without judgment. In some instances, a good sermon can be just as helpful, when you're...