Persistance

Deborah Scott, an artist, sits on the floor of her studio dressed in black, surrounded by her creative workspace. Paintbrushes lie scattered in the foreground. Paint splatters cover the floor, adding to the atmosphere of artistic activity. Scott's arm is outstretched in a gesture toward a partially visible painting on the right side, as if contemplating or discussing her work. The scene captures a moment of thoughtful engagement in the creative process.

Reflections on Why Art Making Matters

I’ve never been content simply going through the motions of life, seeking familiarity and comfort. For me, it’s essential to pause and take stock of my existence—my purpose, my relationships, and the core of what drives my passions and activities. This self-reflection feels especially urgent as I navigate the challenges and uncertainties of pursuing life […]

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Every Life has a Story

Every life has a story. I recently had the privilege of painting the joyful story of Amanda, an intelligent, effusive, living human celebration. This week painting a story of the heavy burdens carried by an Iraq war veteran. Every painting is a new beginning, new pallet, new story.  I never feel quite up to the

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Deadends and Disappointment

March 6, 2013 Some roads are dead ends and the only way to find out is to travel down them. Disappointing morning. Bitter sweet really. On the sweet side I’m now connected with a truly remarkable person because of the road I went on. Maybe it wasn’t a dead end after all, just a different

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Caine’s Arcade

OK I’m sure the entire world has seen this video by now, but I haven’t been able to get it off my mind today. There are so m any great lessons in here. For me the top two: 1) The incredible power of having vision in your work. It is essential to get you through

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Gage Academy of Art

Gage Academy = Family Gage believed in me and my artistic potential before I was able to believe myself.  This is what great families do for each other.  That is a powerful gift – perhaps even greater than the drawing, sculpting and painting skills they offer. Creativity and dreams are fragile.  Surround yourself with believers.

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