THE ARTFUL MIND
Creativity, Part III Bela Fidel I was just checking the list of books on Creativity on Amazon.com and almost fell off my chair. There are dozens of books covering what seems to be all aspects of creativity. Still, here I am, writing about it from my perspective, based on my experience as an artist, introducing…
The Artful Mind
Creativity, Part II In Part I I shared my thoughts about artists’ Creativity in general, the roller coaster it can be and the spark that can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. In Part II we will review the various roles that creativity has in our lives as artists. Contrary to a generalized view…
Dashboard Another Episode of The Artful Mind BELA FIDEL JUL 02, 2024 In The Artful Mind we focus on the artists’ mindset. Mindset is the Grey Eminence behind the scenes of our creative endeavors. It is what trips us and what propels us forward, what takes us on the wings of Angels and to what…
THE ARTFUL MIND
The importance of Intuition in the creation of authentic work Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the Mindset of an Artist and how it affects his/her life and work. On Youtube one can find countless videos on art techniques: basic ones, complex and original, inventive, etc. As artists we are grateful to have those…
Welcome to another edition of the Artful Mind. Our previous edition dealt with the importance on trusting our Intuition and the role it plays in our creative efforts. Today we will talk about a crucial aspect of the artistic journey: Self-Confidence. Whether you’re a painter, writer, musician or any type of Creative, self-confidence can be the key to unleashing your creative potential.
The importance of Self-confidence in any creative endeavor cannot be underestimated. Testing your Intuition and Self-Confidence go hand in hand in any endeavor, whether you’re a Creative in the Arts or not. Here are four reasons why self-confidence matters: How to build your Self-confidence: Sometimes we artists get bogged down in our frustrations, the…
CREATIVITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Does it matter? Is it important to you? What’s the difference? We, humans, have lived with the belief that creativity was one of the many characteristics that set human beings apart. For centuries creativity has been attributed to the mysterious workings of the human mind and heart but now the rapid advancements of technology and,…
Follow Your Bliss
The sinuous road to serenity and joy Follow Your Bliss is defined as using the awareness of what causes one to experience rapture as a guide for determining what constitutes authentic and proper living. From here it follows that we also might need a definition of “authentic” living and “proper” living. So, how many of…
IN PRAISE OF GRATITUDE
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is to praise and celebrate”(Oprah) We listen to news on the radio, we watch them on TV. In the best of cases, the weather is miserable in so many parts of the country. In the worst of cases, earthquakes destroy lives by the thousands…
IS AN ARTIST MADE OR BORN?
My uncle taught me to read when I was 5 or 6. I never attended kindergarten and at 7 years of age went straight to first grade. At first grade I could read as well as I read now. At age 14 my mother helped me get a library card and the library became my…