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Arts and Crafts Day

Artists can get caught up in competition and the need for “success” as much as anyone. For me, art has to be fun. If it stops being fun my inspiration dries up. It can be a delicate balance. When my work stops being fun I like to play a little by making children’s craftContinue reading “Arts and Crafts Day”

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”

Rediscover the Magic

play stimulates creativity

“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.

The rapture that defines moments of pure delight

“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

“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

This is the real secret of life

“This is the real secret of life— to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” ~ Alan W. Watts

Play is Not Over There

“Play isn’t something separate from the daily grind of life. It is not something to finally get to when work ends. Rather, play, like music, is a force that we feel in our bones and that whispers in our heart. As kids demonstrate, play is not over there, but forever here and now.” ~ VinceContinue reading “Play is Not Over There”