Tag: Inspiration

I’ve been an avid Steve Martin fan since I first heard his stand-up comedy album, Let’s Get Small, in 1977. Later, I would catch him on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Saturday Night Live performing his stand-up and funny skits. Later, as he transitioned into movies, I enjoyed watching his stories unfold in The Jerk, LA Story, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and others from his long list of film accomplishments. And while I was painting murals for the Hollywood Video retail chain, I even painted a couple featuring him, including “Staring Steve Martin,” in 1992, which won a national mural competition.

World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15, a date that has become significant in recognizing the value and diversity of art worldwide. People from various countries and cultures have unique ideas of what art truly is, and this day serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of artistic expression in our world.

INTRO BY A.D. Cook Most lately, I’ve been working with my friend and mentor (and contributor to this website) Frank Mallinder on his particular project, his workbook titled LIVING YOUR EXCEPTIONAL LIFE. His forthcoming book covers a lot of ground,

Through its systematic approach, The Artist’s Way encourages readers to develop their creative potential through self-discovery, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. Ultimately, the book teaches us that creativity is not just a skill set but a way of life.

Is this your best work, may be the most important question you ever ask or answer for yourself.

I’ve often read that a goal is a dream with a deadline. Or, a goal without a plan is just a wish. I imagine we’ve all heard those thoughts or variations at one time or another. This past year, I had a couple of concrete goals, one regarding my physical well-being and another for my art creation and writing, along with smaller goals within each of the larger goals.