Kristina Logan lives in New Hampshire and is a professional artist making fine art glass beads and other glass work. Her work is in many collections including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Boston Museum of Fine Art. She is a leader and teacher in her field. I like herContinue reading “Kristina Logan: Glass artist”
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John Walthier: Ceramic Artist
John is a ceramic artist living and working in Denver. His education in the visual arts, and in art history, influence his practice which is focused on fine art ceramics. John is also my brother. H: PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR CHILDHOOD/FORMATIVE YEARS AS THEY RELATE TO YOUR DEVELOPMENT AS A CREATIVE ADULT. Three things stand outContinue reading “John Walthier: Ceramic Artist”
Cynthia Haveson Veloric, PhD in Creativity; Art Historian, Environmental Advocate
Cynthia lives in Philadelphia and has embraced her creative life, recently earning her PhD in Creativity from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Her dissertation was on Ecological Artists changing Consciousness about Climate issues. She now works as an Adjunct Professor in that program, curates museum shows, is involved with climate policy, and creates herContinue reading “Cynthia Haveson Veloric, PhD in Creativity; Art Historian, Environmental Advocate”
Kaitlin Meadows: Hospice Nurse/Creative Healer
Kaitlin’s life is a fascinating tale of innovative solutions, applied as she worked with creative individuals, and a life rich in relationships and positivity. She was 69 years old when I interviewed her in 2015 at Kaitlin’s Creative Cottage, a safe haven for women and young girls, victims of abuse. H: WHAT IS YOUR TRAININGContinue reading “Kaitlin Meadows: Hospice Nurse/Creative Healer”
On Mastery and Breadth in a Creative Practice
Whether to specialize and focus on mastery, or to seek breadth and explore multiple directions, is a recurring issue in a creative practice. Valid arguments are made for both approaches. Mastery is valued for the obvious growth of skills that come with ongoing attention over a sustained period of time. Creative practices improve in qualityContinue reading “On Mastery and Breadth in a Creative Practice”
Creativity Interview: Stephanie Balzer, Non-Profit Coach, and Writer/Poet
Stephanie is the Co-founder of “Mission” which provides executive and team coaching for nonprofits and mission-driven companies. She was previously an executive and/or director for organizations such as Philanthropic Communications and Development for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; The Drawing Studio in Tucson; and VOICES Community Stories. Educated as a writer and poet, StephanieContinue reading “Creativity Interview: Stephanie Balzer, Non-Profit Coach, and Writer/Poet”
Being a Novice
The events of the past three years have shaped many of us into different versions of ourselves. Over this time I rediscovered the joy of being a novice in a new discipline. During the cautious re-opening of life after Covid shutdowns in mid-2021 I was seeking creative exploration. Painting was, and continues to be, aContinue reading “Being a Novice”
Creative Retreat
Recently I created an Art Immersion experience for myself. Immersion in a creative practice facilitates personal growth and artistic exploration, allows for the flow of ideas in unplanned directions, and provides time for making a body of work. My goal was to create plenty of time to paint without limitations on subject matter, style, orContinue reading “Creative Retreat”
Finding Time for a Creative Practice
I teach Creative Expression sessions at a destination health and wellness resort in Tucson. These are individual sessions, focused on the unique needs of each guest. We discuss their creative life, and hopes and goals for the same. We consider their personal life demands, creative interests, and past creative activities as we explore options forContinue reading “Finding Time for a Creative Practice”
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Creativity Interview: The Value of Creative Synergy, Lea and Jim McComas
Synergy: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. (Oxford Languages, online dictionary) I first interviewed this married couple in 2016. It is the only time I have interviewed two people at the same time, and IContinue reading “Creativity Interview: The Value of Creative Synergy, Lea and Jim McComas”
Helen Walthier 