Do Not Forget to Play

“Over the Mountains, Across the Plains, to Grandma’s House We Go” — Copyright 2012 by R.A. Robbins Available in the Espirational Gallery.

 

Do not forget to play in life

and really enjoy it.” 

  —Eileen Caddy

 

 

I believe that creating art is about play and having fun. 

Today’s art is “Over the Mountains, Across the Plains, to Grandma’s House We Go.”  This is a playful piece depicting a family’s adventures of driving cross country to visit Grandma in Florida for Christmas — and her response to their being late.  It is available for sale in the Espirational Gallery.

Rediscover the Magic

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play stimulates creativity

Copyright 2019 by R.A. Robbins

 

“When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.”

~ Linda Naiman

 

 

 

Fabric art, like shown above, available in the Espirational Gallery.

The principle business of life

“All animals, except man,

know that the principal business of life

is to enjoy it.”

 

 

~ Samuel Butler

 

 

Fabric art available in the Espirational Gallery.

A child’s world

Morning Flight
Copyright 2018 by R.A. Robbins

 

“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.” 

— Rachel Carson

 

Fabric art available in the Espirational Gallery.

Twinkle, Twinkle

Enjoy this sweet, enchanting video of an old childhood favorite.

The rapture that defines moments of pure delight

Callie playing bouncy ball.
Photo copyright 2011 by R.A. Robbins

 

“Meditators dream of attaining the single-pointed focus that young children experience naturally when they play.

Spiritual aspirants long for the rapture that defines moments of pure delight.”

 

― Victor Shamas,

 The Way of Play: Reclaiming Divine Fun & Celebration

Luring the Muse

Don’t look at me, I’m hiding.
Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins

 

“Often the Muse will not respond to direct and logical requests.

She must be lured in with the playful and gentle.” 

 

— Jill Badonsky, 

The Nine Modern Day Muses: 10 Guides to Creative Inspiration for Artists, Poets, Lovers, and Other Mortals Wanting to Live a Dazzling Existence

Seriousness is too boring

Copyright 2012 by R.A. Robbins

 

“Seriousness is too boring to the playful human condition.

A heart of stone that has a long face can never express love.”

 

― Michael Bassey Johnson, 

Master of Maxims