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When I am inspired to paint something I just do it without considering the commercial viability or ‘artistic worthiness’ of the conception. Art is something I do because it feels good. NORTHERN EXPOSURE (the 6 season television show that ran in the early 90s) was not on my radar in its original run. I knewContinue reading “INSPIRATION AND INSIGHTS OFTEN COME FROM UNEXPECTED SOURCES AND MAY BE DEVALUED BY THE ARTIST”

I receive academic papers on a variety of subjects. Today I read something that I felt was worth sharing: “Creativity is largely a decision. Being a decision, it is therefore conscious, aware, rational. This suggests to Sternberg that creativity can be developed. To be creative, one will have to decide to have new ideas. AContinue reading “We Are All Creative.”

Okay, so I finally realized it’s been over a year since I wrote a new post for BAMart.studio. In my own defense I’ll say I have done lots of creative stuff in that time: I made my first feature-length genre movie in over 25 years (CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR MASSACRE — a horror comedy which willContinue reading “Artists Don’t Blog A Lot”

We all tend to cling to the familiar. But all our growth happens when we embrace the unfamiliar. Trying new techniques will keep your art alive. There are no mistakes, as our friend Bob Ross used to say. Every time I create I learn things, things about my own mental processes and things about usingContinue reading “EXPERIMENT”

Some are morning people, some are night owls. I have friends who do their best work at 3am. For me it’s shortly after I wake up, as I’m starting that second cup of coffee. The caffeine gets my creative juices flowing and it’s very easy for me to access inspiration. Find your creative time ofContinue reading “CREATIVE TIME”

Every thought, action, object, person — in short everything you perceive — has the potential to provide creative inspiration. Opening the eyes and heart, the artist enters into a realm of possibilities unavailable to minds mired in routine, conformity and insecurity. Creativity emboldens the soul.

Creativity flows from us all day, everyday. The form that creative impulse takes is entirely up to you. Re-learn what every child knows — we are all here to create!