Category Archives: Inspiration

Inspiring Photography From Creative Sparks Creativity Workshop

Here are some recent photographs presented at Creative Sparks. The group continues to evolve as participants continue to challenge and inspire each other. Comfort zones get left behind and personal vision emerges.           Creative Sparks is a unique … Continue reading

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Inspiring Photography From Creative Sparks

We had another inspiring Creative Sparks session last night. The mix of “veteran” photographers and “newbies” sparked an interesting conversation about Beginner’s Mind. “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki … Continue reading

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Salvador Dalí Quote On Perfection

Here’s a great quote on perfection from the Surrealist painter Dalí “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” –  Salvador Dalí   “The Spanish-born artist Salvador Dalí was officially allied with Surrealism from 1929 to 1941, and even … Continue reading

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Creative Photography Inspiration From Creative Sparks

Last night we had some nasty weather but that didn’t stop us from having another great Creative Sparks session. There was a nice range of images from the group and the feedback was great. Thanks to all of you who have … Continue reading

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Creative Photography Ideas From Creative Sparks

We had our first Creative Sparks creativity workshop of 2014 last night and got to see some great photographs. It was a real treat. Our discussion centered around remaining open to our surroundings so that we can see and respond to what’s … Continue reading

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Quote On Art And Creativity From Pablo Picasso

“I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.” – Pablo Picasso   “The Cubist painters rejected the inherited concept that art should copy nature, or that they should adopt the traditional techniques of perspective, modeling, and … Continue reading

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Inspiring Quote From E. B. White

While not a photographer or the type of artist I usually quote from I found this quote from the American author E. B. White particularly inspiring. White is best know for his children’s books, Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little & The Trumpet … Continue reading

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How To Be Creative by Off Book & PBS Digital Studios

Want to be more creative? Check out this is fascinating video that examines the creative process by questioning some of the myths surrounding it. What is the creative process? Is there such a thing as originality? Can the creative process … Continue reading

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Observations – Street Art Wynwood Art District Miami

We had a great trip to Miami on Saturday to check out the Wynwood Art District Art Walk. Of course we stopped at Versailles for an amazing cafe con leche before heading over to Wynwood. We arrived as a film … Continue reading

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Inspiring Quote On Photography By Stephen Shore

Here’s an interesting quote on photography from Stephen Shore to get you thinking creatively. “There’s something arbitrary about taking a picture. So I can stand at the edge of a highway and take one step forward and it can be … Continue reading

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