Oh No, Not More Writing!

I mentioned before that I’m not an “expert” on goals. Yes, I’ve reached some of my ambitions. But, by no means have I realized them all. Like, I still haven’t won the MacArthur Genius Award. I’ve never shown in the Whitney either. Of course, I have plenty more that are much more attainable, thank Jesus. But I mean, why listen to me, of all people? 

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On a Mission

I’m not a goal guru, so I hope I don’t start sounding like one, but I do believe that once an artist knows their core values, their focus sharpens. From there, they can do almost anything. 

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Chicken or Egg? (An Existential Crisis)

Ah, the eternal question. The eternal answer: I don’t know. Does anyone know what came first? Does anyone know what comes first in life and art? I mean, according to Ayin? Ha ha ha. Well, in art, it seems the obvious answer would be the work itself. A lot of artists say that. But it’s not. Not exactly.

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What Matters?

Since I purchased my first easel, I’ve had the words “What Matters?” written on them somewhere where I can see them right in front of my face. It’s to remind me of the obvious, but so much more… 

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