July 2011 Blog Posts (10)

In my opinion, on some social networks there appears to be a tendency to avoid challenges altogether in order to protect beliefs.



The rationale seems to be that the intent of the challengers is merely to « make wrong, » and that those who challenge are just not « confident in their own beliefs. »



But what then if the intent is not to « make wrong » ? What if the intent is to shed a different light ? What if the prompting comes from the heart and not the ego ? What if the… Continue

I believe passionately in the positive impact that art has on physical and particularly on mental health and well-being.

I am also a disabled artist and would love to share thoughts on disability and it's impact on your art.   Has it "enhanced" your style?

I've come to believe that it has a unique influence on mine.

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Seems these days being an Artist can be a tough way to make a living.  At fifty my mid-section's a little thick than when I was in my 20's but I can relate otherwise as probably many who read this to the terms often heard of "Starving Artist."  I can honestly say that I would be lost not being able to create and work with my mind as well as hands as is so gratifying and keeps me at peace with…

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I am writing this blog to encourrage other Artist's who may work with unusual materials as an art medium to look outside the box (pardon the pun) with unusual ways to promote their art.  I work with reclaiming corrugated boxes to create three dimensional sculpture and came into contact with someone…

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I've been despicably quiet.

With the results of the general election here, the country gently drifted from a state of general apathy but acceptance towards cultural activity, into a risk-aversive mindset. This (more than any cut) has made my working here difficult; places that would normally have relished totally improvised music are more constrained and choosing safer options.

 

But around the world there seems to be signs of resurgence, a battle so to speak, against…

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I just spent a couple of weeks ago visiting my In-law's in ft. Myers, Florida.  They retired there a little over a year ago permanently and are enjoying life.  Being from Cleveland we'll get the usual conversations over the phone with keeping up with them being told that it's in the 80's and us having to…

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I am writing to mention to anyone who'll take the time to listen here regarding…

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Brazilian Heart  JULY 2011

This last June I decided to celebrate my birthday spending a week in Española (New Mexico) practicing Kundalini yoga and meditation. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.  One morning at around 2:45am when I was walking and singing with my teacher and other yogi friends, I couldn’t hold my tears and cried like a baby. Some white turbans reminded me of my mom’s white veil she used during mass.  I looked at the starry night and found out I was…

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Meet the irrepressible Leese Walker, leader of the "Elevated Soundscapes" walk on the gorgeous High Line Park in Manhattan, which was part of Create Culture's 2011 Summer Creative Walks. 

Meet the fascinating Kaoru Watanabe who lead the "A Conversation With Nature" walk, as part of Create Culture's 2011 Summer Creative Walks series.