Monthly Archives: July 2010
The Joy is in the Work
I’m making my way through Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi‘s great book Creativity again, and chapter 5, “The Flow of Creativity”, challenges me to examine some deep places in my life of creative work. Csikszentmihalyi’s seminal work on the study of happiness–Flow: The … Continue reading
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Questions about Art and Critique
This post is simply a list of questions to consider when addressing the topic of art making and critique/criticism. Are there artistic values and standards that apply to all forms of art? Can those values and standards be articulated and … Continue reading
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Wondering About Critique…
Here’s a pretend letter from a pretend reader of a blog dedicated to thinking through various issues related to art-making and Christian faith. “Dear Blogging Person, How does a working artist deal with criticism? I don’t mean mean-spirited people dishing … Continue reading
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Each Man’s Life Is But A Breath
So says David the King in Psalm 39. This psalm gives us an image of a man wrestling with God, his relationship with Him burning in his chest. He resolves not to speak, but then must. He asks to know … Continue reading
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