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Creative Tension.

The tensions of creation are a constant battle.  Whether it's the little tension to make a bowl of cereal in the morning or the high amount to execute an idea that has been tossed around for months, tension can be crippling to some, to others liberating.  

Regardless, it takes practice to become better at anything, including overcoming this creative tension.  

The best way to rid myself of this is to simply do.  To send an email and get the ball rolling; make a phone call, to connect with others around me.  To not give myself an out and practice pushing through the barrier consistently.  To block off time in my day and work on progression without distraction.  

The people who end up being involved are always collaborative and nothing but helpful.  The outcome is always better than expected.  It becomes a tangible result that I can continue and build from.

Doubt vs. Belief

Thinking vs. Doing

Time vs. Opportunity

Personal vs. Commission

Let’s Get It.  

To whom it May Concern,

Now is a good time to start.  It is a better time than ever before to begin, to refresh, to play.

Creativity is back to square one and ongoing.  More importantly it must be proactive, not reactive.  

I find myself at an awesome point, speaking to an audience of both new and old followers from Plain T-shirt, to new friends, to family.  Because of community, I've been able to make amazing dreams a reality.  Though each has been a blessing, they come with transformation, with unbalance and renewal, and with constant resistance.  These are things I’ve been able to welcome and manage the more and more I’ve put myself out there as a person and an artist.  

I have been proactive to seek out every goal and experience, though reactivity is something I have also experienced.  And I wanted to take a moment to tell you all that these seasons should happen in life, and that you must stay proactive in these times.  If you find yourself reacting, check yourself.  Become your own biggest fan.  Hit another game winner.  

Anyone experiencing a creative block, I encourage you to stay proactive and steer clear of reaction.  Read a book, write a note, take a photograph.  Speak motivation in to those around you.  Gratitude will return the favor.

Act like a child, both playful and naive.  It’s time to become our biggest fans.  

“There is a vulnerable moment when working with people. A moment where they tend to let their walls down and show you more of themselves. It might be the first exposure or the last of the day, but I always work to find that vulnerability with subjects.”