COLOR

I love color and am excited to start studying it in class. One of my favorite colorful things is Mexican Otomi embroidery. Here are some examples ---

 

Protecting the Creative Mind

When I think of a truly creative person, I imagine the movie Amadeus which depicts the life story of the composer Mozart. Does it get more creative than that guy? He started writing music when he was a toddler. He also suffered from mental illness.

I think we are all familiar with the idea that creative geniuses can be a little nutty. You just can't be "normal" if you are bursting with creativity. It is the spice of life and a fundamental part of human existence, but a creative spirit can be a hard cross to bear. Many,  many writers/artists/musicians/actors have succumbed to the impulsive, out-of-touch-with-reality dark side of creativity. They hurt themselves and those who love them. In their honor, for my blog today I'm highlighting a poster that seems simple, even silly, but in my opinion, is a highly effective guide to keeping your brain healthy.

Even though there are thousands of suffering artists, there are also thousands of mentally balanced artists. You do not have to suffer to live a creative life.

Depth in Travel Photography

I'd like to travel to these places some day, but for now these pretty pictures will have to suffice. 

They are all beautiful examples of compositional depth.

The Grand Canyon

Palace of Versailles, France

The Great Wall of China