NARRATIVE. STORY. TRUTH & LIES. These words are ringing in my head today. When I was younger, my story went like this: My sister was very good at art. Taking nude charcoal drawing classes when she was barely a teenager, creating pottery, and painting. I watched her excel at this, and silently, I decided I was not good at art. I let myself be “good” at other things – writing, for example, which I had never known to be an…
How, I asked myself, is it relevant to share what my days are like as an artist when everyone is different? The answer came simply: If I share how I structure my time, it might help someone else to shape their routine as well. Comment below how you would categorize yourself: A – Creativity is your hobby B – Creativity is your dream career C – Creativity is your career Meaning, do you practice creativity for fun? Would you like…
Freedom. What a huge topic. Working with refugees this year opened my eyes to so much. I began to question if I actually understood what freedom means. If I have never fought for it, know nothing else but it, am of a color that in my country means no discrimination, have never had to flee because of someone challenging my rights…do I understand freedom? I’m not ready to answer that question. I may never be. Instead, I’m inspired to get…
Scroll to the bottom of this post to enter a chance to win a PORTFOLIO REVIEW and a 45 MINUTE MENTORING SESSION! I’m writing this from a plane traveling from Philadelphia to Phoenix. I’m on my way home after a week in Pennsylvania visiting family and shooting for my new series. I rented a house that was built in 1723. Falling apart, filled with character, it is a photographer’s dream. Especially in America, where old (truly old) is hard to…
I believe that inspiration is the heart of fulfillment. That being inspired means living a meaningful life. That when we are inspired, we can create art with impact. Some people are naturally inspired. I am one of those people. I thank the stars everyday that I can find inspiration in anything. Over time I have discovered what a gift it is to be inspired, and I want to do everything I can to spread inspiration to others. I know that…