I'd like to start 2019 wishing you all a very Happy New Year, as well as announce my latest project: The CreativePath Podcast. It will be published on our other site where I offer online courses, CreativePath Workshops, but I will share each episode here as well. It's something I've been thinking about for a while, partly because l love…
As we come to a close on 2018, I wanted to share some thoughts on motivation. I was recently asked by a friend what my morning ritual was, and as I explained my daily habits, he asked: “what motivates you?” I had to pause and think carefully because many things came to mind, yet I wanted to share the deepest…
Replace the word “painting” with “photograph” in the following excerpt from Tom Hoffman’s excellent painting book, and I think it becomes even more relevant in todays world of image saturation. ”A painting is a conversation. Both parties—the artist and the viewer—have roles to play. When one does all the talking, it leaves the other with nothing to do. Part of…
Criticism is a privilege that you earn — it shouldn’t be your opening move in an interaction… I love this quote from journalist, author, and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell because it really does capture the approach I strive for in teaching, doing photo critiques, and working with students in general. In fact I'd say it's fundamental as a parent. Coming alongside someone…
Health While I love coffee, I can’t drink it past 12pm otherwise I will pay the price with insomnia. But I love a warm drink especially during the winter months, so I turn to tea. One I discovered recently is Green Tea with Coconut by Harney & Son’s, a family—owned local tea supplier here in the Hudson Valley. It is…