Thought for Today

“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Oh yes it does. All those scary thoughts that run through the creative mind like, “Am I doing this right?”, “People will laugh at me”, “I’m not good enough”, “I didn’t go to art school” or one of my favorites, “If I don’t give this up I’m going toContinue reading “Thought for Today”

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 theContinue reading “Do Not Forget to Play”

Why Should you Follow Espirational on Facebook?

I like to post little surprises on Facebook.  Like my latest artwork, some still in progress.   http://facebook.com/espirational And don’t forget Espirational Live which includes spiritual teachings, artist’s talks and sometimes just chit chat.  Follow us on Facebook and you might be able to actually catch us live where you can interact with me if you like.Continue reading “Why Should you Follow Espirational on Facebook?”

Art is Not a Thing

“Art is not a thing, it is a way.” ~Elbert Hubbard I love this quote by Elbert Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915, American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher)..  What a simple, yet elegant way of stating a truth by which I live.  I often like to say art is not what we do, itContinue reading “Art is Not a Thing”

Listen to the Art

“The whole culture is telling you to hurry, while the art tells you to take your time. Always listen to the art.” ~Junot Diaz Today’s photo is one of my original works of fabric art called Rocky Mountain Skyline.  It is available for sale with more of my artwork in the Espirational Gallery.  There is aContinue reading “Listen to the Art”