The Journal
Welcome to The Journal — a space for reflection, observation, and creative exploration. Here you will find essays, prompts, reflections and thoughts on art, creativity, and the rhythms of daily life.
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Welcome to The Work & The Wonder
It All Begins Here
Consistently Inconsistent
It All Begins Here
On Becoming the Artist and the Work of Art
There are times in my life when my artistic pursuits take a backseat to the routines and responsibilities of life. But the challenges I’ve been facing the last few months (or years, really) have helped me to think of this in a different way. What if we are not only the artists of our lives but also the work of art?
Inspiration vs. Influence
This got me thinking about the difference between being inspired and being influenced. At first glance, they may seem very similar. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of inspiration is “the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.” Whereas influence is “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.”