En Plein Site

I am so in awe of people who paint (and sing and sculpt and create!) and people who invest in developing their creative gifts. Like my friend Laurie. The very thought of volunteering to paint school play backdrops makes me shudder but it led her to a passionate pursuit. Please welcome Laurie! Create Challenge Guest Post #4 … Continue reading En Plein Site

O Creativity, Where Art Thou? The Myth That Keeps on Giving

As I invited people to submit a blog post during 2016 around the word, "Create," I can't even recall how often I heard the words: "But I'm not creative!" Oh, friends, Yes, You Are! As my friend Jonathan explains today, being human means being creative. Every one of us taps into our creative potential every day. … Continue reading O Creativity, Where Art Thou? The Myth That Keeps on Giving

Create Beauty

Create Challenge Guest Post #2 - Mandi Diehl 2016 Wednesdays on this blog I will create a platform for friends to share their perspective on and experience of creativity. Today's guest post brought up a visceral memory for me: sneaking into my mom's bathroom, friend in tow, at about age 8. My mom's beauty cabinet beckoned with mystical glowing attraction. … Continue reading Create Beauty