When we talk about hobbies and artistic activities we, too often, worry about significant investments. But the movement to create something out of nothing (or nearly nothing) is getting stronger by the day. More often the investment is very small in terms of money. The only requirement is your investment in time, patience and your … “Creating Art Out of Mud”
Category: Arts and Crafts
Retired: Follow Your Passions
If you’re retired and looking for an alternative to the crazy goings-on all around, there is hope. Use this time to follow your passions. Consider cutting the time spent in front of the TV watching reports of politics spiraling out of control and frightening crime statistics. Consider limiting use of the internet and smartphones. My … “Retired: Follow Your Passions”
Grandma’s Coming – Acrylic
I thought I’d share some of my own work… I started painting with acrylics about 9 months ago. Until that time I was convinced that I had no artistic ability outside of my music and writing. But, hey, we can always embark on new adventures at any age. No doubt you, too, can develop new interests … “Grandma’s Coming – Acrylic”
Retired? Start Growing From Where You Are
OK, so now you are retired and you have time to do everything you’ve ever wanted to — but never had the time for. You’ve reached a point in your life where you can re-invent yourself and explore the loftiest heights of your inner creative abilities. Where to begin? One thing I learned early on … “Retired? Start Growing From Where You Are”
4 Steps to a New Creative Adventure
When you’re ready to start a new creative adventure – especially later in life, there are some basic hurdles that we need to overcome: Believe Commit Understand what it takes Overcome the urge to compare Believe If you grew up thinking “I can’t draw”, “I’m not talented”. It’s time to change your perception. We all have … “4 Steps to a New Creative Adventure”