I was asked a question: do I and my readers tend to carve out time for their creativity. The short answer is some people do carve out time regularly for creativity and some people don’t. I myself have struggled with carving out time consistently over the years and it is only as I have worked … Continue reading Some People Do, Some People Don’t – It Just Depends
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Looking at Art from a Different Point of View
The content discusses how cultural programming affects perceptions of art and creativity, with many believing lies about their abilities. It highlights the importance of creativity for survival and showcases children's various artistic expressions. The text advocates for embracing diverse forms of art without shame, emphasizing personal exploration and expression as key to enjoying creativity.
Work in Progress – life as an artist.
The author reflects on their recent life transition from South Africa to Scotland, emphasizing the importance of embracing being a "work in progress." They discuss procrastination, social media's impact on creativity, and the ongoing journey of personal growth and artistic endeavors.
Epic Baking Fail.
Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. I think my most epic fail in the kitchen was when I was newly wed and I had little experience of cooking but I surely made up for it with a zeal in nutrition. I decided to make a liver and prune dish. I actually followed … Continue reading Epic Baking Fail.
The cockerel and ground zero.
Farm life. Have you experienced farm life? You can pick up some interesting stories. I grew up in a close rural community where there were both farmers and fishermen. We had a smallholding and, apart from having vegetables and fruit trees, we also had chickens and bees. So naturally I am more of an outdoors-nature-lover … Continue reading The cockerel and ground zero.
When Weight Matters meets the Artist’s Journey.
Do you cook? Cooking can be creative, for sure. As an artist, this creativity drives and infuses my cooking and helps me keep on going with my weight loss journey. There is nothing worse than eating the same boring food over and over and this is where the creativity of different spices and herbs comes … Continue reading When Weight Matters meets the Artist’s Journey.
The Artist’s Journey: new beginnings.
Are you artistic or creative? I believe you have that seed of creativity planted in your soul; we all have. How that seed grows and what it grows into is as diverse as each of our personalities. One thing I know is you need to feed and water it just like a plant otherwise it … Continue reading The Artist’s Journey: new beginnings.
The Aspiring Artist’s Journey – Sketches
… fostering your creativity ... This is part of a series where I will display my various sketches from my journal. It is in response to people who have expressed a desire to become more creative in visual arts. We all have that seed of creativity planted in us and all we have to do … Continue reading The Aspiring Artist’s Journey – Sketches
Self-doubt
Black and white pen sketch, 2015, Morag Noffke. Putting plans into actions Is much like sowing seeds My critical thoughts Attack my ideas Like birds pecking At seeds, Eating away at my own goodness. How many seeds are left to grow? If I want to see a harvest I need to to put up a … Continue reading Self-doubt
Creative Constipation.
I wonder if you feel like this, from time to time, or is it just me? I have so many creative ideas exploding like popcorn in my head. I come up with them all at once and then can’t implement them all. I land up feeling frustrated. This is akin to creative constipation; creative ideas … Continue reading Creative Constipation.
Morag Noffke 