Are We Letting Movies Put Ideas In Our Heads?
If we think more actively about the art we consume, we can both limit the how much the bad ideas in art influence us, and increase the power of the good ideas to enhance our lives.
Champions of Free Will and Moral Values: The Romanticists
In this video, Martin highlights the differences between the Romantic and the Naturalist school of art by providing two comparative case studies.
The Good, The Bad, and Moana
Moana 2, although not an especially bad film, is symptomatic a range of serious problems in our culture.
Dealing with Appraisals of Your Creative Work
Creative thinking is part of the bridge between sand and smartphones. But, creative work requires more than just raw intelligence.
How Focusing on Numbers Can Hurt Your Content
Followers, likes, and dollars are some of the numbers that creators focus on when creating content. But at what cost? And what’s the alternative?
Drawing on Past Passions for New Opportunities
Do you ever reflect on hobbies you once enjoyed but no longer practice?
The Delights of Dance: Health, Expression, and Musicality
In today’s busy world, having fun life-enhancing hobbies can drastically improve one’s quality of life. Dance is one such hobby for me. It has always fascinated me because it uses...
Art as Inspiration: Lang Lang at the Prado
Great musicians can inspire students of music to improve their own playing and artistry. I experienced this myself in 2017 when, as a novice piano student, I went to see...
The Value of Creative Solo Projects
Producing a solo work of art that beautifies your home can leave you with a wonderful daily reminder of your abilities. I learned this after arranging photos I’d taken over...
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