In an Internet age in which we admire people and products that go viral, the creative eclectic can feel like bigger is better. This quest for grand can tie your hands as you think the only worthy pursuit is a large pursuit. Instead of forward progress, you find yourself stymied and unable to make anything …
Marco Polo: God’s Uncanny Riddles or Mere Imagination
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”*Proverbs 25:2-3 Have you ever felt like finding God’s will was similar to a game of Marco Polo? Blinded by your human nature, you cry out “Marco” (what’s next Lord?). Silence. Then some unexpected message comes your way and you stumble towards the general direction of “Polo.” You wonder …
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The Bubbling Spring of Creativity
Creativity is like an underground spring; if it’s plugged in one place, the water will bubble up in another. Often this occurs when and where we least expect. Recently this happened to me. I felt stifled and sad due to some difficult circumstances, so I returned to one of the activities that brings me joy—a …
Magical Lavender Mask
This photo shoot features Elya Filler’s newest mask with a lavender, aqua color mix. The flowers are from my garden. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Pumpkin Carving Fun
I just had to post my daughter's unique pumpkin design she carved.
Recycling Creative Projects
Six years ago, my sister and I created a line of artwork and poetry that my best friend, Barbie, submitted to Cold Water Creek. Unfortunately, they did not select our samples, but they did decide to go with Barbie’s own submission. That was the mega deal she tithed from in order to buy eight laptops for …
Journey into the Soul: Dealing with your Dark Muse
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then masquerade masks frame these portals. Eyes transform into mystical moorings when we see them peering through a mask. We might find this inexplicable desire to venture inside the mind of the masked person. A creative person opens the portals to his or her soul through the …
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Dream Painting
Ever since I posted about my book proof's arrival in the mail, I've received an outpouring of congratulations from family, friends, colleagues, and fellow bloggers. So I wanted to say thank you to all of you who have passed on your encouragement. Whether in person, through emails, or in post comments, you've expressed your joy over this …
Guess what came in the mail today…
My proof book arrived yesterday. I noticed the small package inside my front door after returning home from work. The housecleaning service set it inside. My heart did a jump up heel click while I opened the cardboard package. What a rush to finally hold an actual book. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
JoDee Luna Art 