By Marvin Kanarek A simple epiphany without the guidance of The Muse. Have you ever watched a child draw? Have you noticed how deeply absorbed and focused they are while they draw? Have you visited a group exhibition of children’s drawings created during their early formative years? I have. What struck me was the overall [...]
Artists
The State of the Artist # 7
by Marvin Kanarek I’m now being challenged by questions: What is Art? Does Life imitate Art? Does Art mirror Life? Can Art exist without Life? Can life exist without Art? Can you see Art all around you? Are you an observer of that Art? Are you a part of it? Would it exist without you? [...]
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The State of The Artist # 4
by Marvin Kanarek I was going to do something else right now. I was outside having a smoke. Something came in again. So I’m sitting here getting it out before it goes away. Three words: – Sacrifice, Selfishness, Balance. When that “moment arrives” it’s only you tapping into and following that energy (Muse?), before it [...]
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The State of The Artist # 3
by Marvin Kanarek So what is this Muse? I won’t take the time to look it up right for fear that it will break the rhythm/flow that I’m feeling right now. I know it’s here guiding my thought and words. As I said, I will only write when it “visits”, otherwise my explanation will be [...]
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The State of the Artist # 2
by Marvin Kanarek I just had an epiphany, maybe it’s The Muse, I don’t know. So I guess I’m fated to continue at least ‘til the end of this little story. I’m a true “dyed in the T-shirt” Hippy way back when during the Yorkville days in Toronto. Living the life of music, free love, [...]
Artists
The State of the Artist # 1
by Marvin Kanarek I’ll try as best I can to describe the journey, the psyche, the attitude, the denial, the acceptance and anything else I can touch upon that might illuminate this elusive universe that I call “The State Of The Artist? It’s a state of mind, spirit and necessity, that is highly romanticized, clearly [...]
Ecclectic
Some Great Advice about Everything and Anything Creative…
I just watched this incredible three part interview with writer Harlan Ellison that I wanted to share with you. For all of you seeking the secret, formula or Holy Grail to success in any creative endeavor, watch this short series.
