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W.S. Merwin on Creativity

  “I learned from my own work that the poem is a way of seeing and feeling both at once,” said W.S. Merwin, a poet whose influence resonates deeply.   Merwin’s poetry invites us to experience the world through a lens that merges vision and emotion, offering a profound connection to both the inner and… Continue reading W.S. Merwin on Creativity

Anne Lamott on Writing

“Don’t be afraid to write badly, everyone does,” says Anne Lamott in *Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life*.   The fear of imperfection often holds us back, but remember that every writer faces this challenge. The key is to start, to put pen to paper, and let the words flow.   The… Continue reading Anne Lamott on Writing

Kurt Vonnegut on Creativity

“To practice any art, no matter how well or how badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. So do it,” said Kurt Vonnegut. Whether you’re a master or a beginner, engaging in creative expression nourishes your spirit and fosters personal growth. It’s not about perfection, but about the joy and… Continue reading Kurt Vonnegut on Creativity

Steven Pressfield on Creativity

“Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it,” says Steven Pressfield.   Your creativity is a unique contribution that enriches and inspires those around you. By holding back, you deny the world your invaluable gift.   Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Share your talents and ideas generously. Your work… Continue reading Steven Pressfield on Creativity

Bob Dylan on Creativity

“Creativity is a funny thing. When we’re inventing something, we’re more vulnerable than we’ll ever be,” says Bob Dylan.   In these moments, eating and sleeping fade away, and we enter a state of “Splendid Isolation,” much like the solitude Warren Zevon sang about and Georgia O’Keeffe embraced in the desert.   To be truly… Continue reading Bob Dylan on Creativity

Leonard Cohen on Writing

“I’ve always felt that the more personal you get, the more universal the application, rather than the other way around,” said Leonard Cohen.   When you delve deeply into your personal experiences, you create something profoundly relatable to others. By sharing your unique story, you touch on universal truths that resonate widely.   If you… Continue reading Leonard Cohen on Writing

Georgia O’Keefe On Painting

“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing,” said Georgia O’Keeffe.   Success isn’t the ultimate goal; what truly matters is revealing your inner world and sharing your unique vision with others.   Embrace the journey of bringing your unknown to light, letting… Continue reading Georgia O’Keefe On Painting

Frida Kahlo on Painting

Frida Kahlo once said, “I paint flowers so they will not die.”  Through her art, she captured the fleeting beauty of nature, preserving it forever on canvas.   Every brushstroke breathes life into the flowers, ensuring their vibrancy endures. Kahlo’s work is a testament to the power of creativity to transcend time, allowing beauty to… Continue reading Frida Kahlo on Painting

Leonardo Da Vinci on Poetry & Art

“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen,” said Leonardo Da Vinci. Both art forms are expressions of beauty and emotion, but they reach us in different ways. In painting, we experience visual poetry through colors, shapes, and compositions, allowing our eyes to interpret… Continue reading Leonardo Da Vinci on Poetry & Art

Steve Jobs on Creativity

“Creativity is just connecting things,” Steve Jobs observed. When you ask creative people how they did something, they often feel a bit guilty because they didn’t invent it from scratch—they simply saw the connections. Over time, these connections seem obvious to them. Embrace this process of seeing and linking ideas in new ways. Trust that… Continue reading Steve Jobs on Creativity