Hafa adai folks! It is that time of year for the annual Storyboard Journal publication by the University of Guam. Artists, photographers, writers, poets, creators are welcome to submit pieces to be reviewed for publication. Deadline is Dec. 15th. Here are the details as posted on the Storyboard Journal website: Storyboard, a multilingual journal …
“The Seed” 24″x30″ acrylic on stretched canvas This painting was originally intended to be submitted to the GAX V: Guam Art Exhibit, though I ended up not being able to participate after all. “The Seed” represents the past, present, and future. It is the literal and figurative symbol of creation, of spirit/consciousness evolving. It symbolizes …
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The last couple Creative Sessions have been quite productive! I’ve been painting waves, ocean scenes, spirals, and more. These will all be for sale at the 2012 Holiday Crafts Fair. Check it out:
My favorite definition of encouragement is: to inspire with courage, spirit or hope. Recently I went through what I can only describe as a “dark night of the soul,” where you experience something so painful, often rooted in your own deepest fears and self-doubt, triggered by something or someone outside of yourself. It was a …
I’ve been called to share my process finally, on setting up a creative business model + website, heading the wisdom & experience of mentors. This post is going to be filled with affiliate links, tips, and straight up step-by-step what I followed to get to where I am now. I’ve got a long way to …
In no particular order: Fantastic Floatables- hovering “no strings” balloons that follow you around with a “weight control” remote kit. Cheap & COOL. Check out the Dolphin Swimmers. Babysitting vouchers or gift certificates from you to a loved one with little ones. Upload a cool photo of you and/or family & friends, or of a …
Hafa Adai friends & family of Creative Indeed, The holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving is coming up real quick, and Christmas soon to follow. Creative Indeed is hosting the 2012 Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 16th, from 10am-6pm, down at Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove in Ipan, Talofofo. We encourage you to come down and …
The 5th installment of the the GAX-Guam Art Exhibit will kick off its opening night November 15th, 2012, on the 2nd floor of the The Plaza in Tumon (next to DNA Evolution). The event will continue through December 1st. Here is the schedule & info. I don’t know how many pieces I’ll be submitting this …
Hafa adai! So the 2012 Luna Festival was held this past weekend at Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove, and overall the event was another successful outlet for many creative souls on Guam. Several hundred people came to support their fellow artists, dancers, musicians, crafters, entrepreneurs, magicians, poets, speakers, writers, photographers, videographers, and more. It’s funny because it …
You are FREE! Well, you are! Right now, in this moment (and every moment), YOU ARE FREE. Free to be YOU. Free to love. Free to rise. Free to fall. Free to feel. Free to succeed. Free to be confused. Free to create. Free to destroy. You. Are. Free. Do you fear your freedom? Do …
This weekend not only did we have another awesome Creative Session where we painted, talked, laughed and painted some more, but I also decided to bring a Creative Session to my dear pregnant mama friend Amanda. She’s been wanting to make it to a Session but hasn’t so far, and baby’s arrival is getting close, …
2012 marks the 4th year of the annual Luna Festival held around the full moon in October at Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove, on Guam. This music, arts & crafts fair is becoming the creativity festival of the year. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy this day full of fun, imagination, magic, great food …
Just want to throw a few thoughts out there in regards to the concerns of the beautiful island that has been my home since birth, Guam, or Guahan. First, I am grateful to those who continue to read up on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and related documents, and stay on top of important issues …
I believe in almost-instant manifestation, as I’ve experienced it. I’ve also experienced that some manifestations take quite awhile to become tangible. Looking back about 4-5 years ago, I was in a really dark place in my life. I couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, but I could IMAGINE it sometimes. There …
Hafa adai! 2012 is looking awesome. Guam is in for a treat this year with so many activities for the whole family. I am especially looking forward to this year’s (the 4th Annual) Luna Festival on October 20th. Lots of magic & creativity! An open mic. variety/talent show all day long. Come share a song, …
So I “homeschool” my boys here on Guam. I use that word with a lot of flexibility, to allow for the organic nature of learning and creativity. I appreciate so much that we are free to choose what direction we want to go, it opens up whole new worlds of learning! We can go so …
Today’s Creation Spotlight is featuring a 3-panel painting titled “Fire in the Gypsy.” I’d like to give a behind-the-scenes peak into the painting process, so a time-lapsed video clip is in order. Scroll down to view it. Quick stats: Acrylic paint on 8″x24″ panels of stretched canvas. This was a fun painting. I enjoy the …
Classical Creative Ingredients: Mini cleanse (rinse face, change clothes, shower etc. anything to feel fresh) Big glass of water Your favorite sketchbook, journal, etc. Muzio Clementi radio or similar lively classical piano Guidelines: Nothing bad can come of this recipe, in any order, combination, or amount. I feel good with at least 10 minutes, 20 …