A Deeper Look at Constraints and Creativity
Harvard Business Review [http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/01/how_intelligent_constraints_dr.html] weighs in on the link between constraints and creativity: > A study conducted at the University of Amsterdam’s Department of Social Psychology proved that tough obstacles can prompt people to open their minds, look
Evan Calkins on Constraints
Another great example of constraints from a successful artist today…Blaine Hogan interviews Evan Calkins [http://blainehogan.com/post/1067/hoban-press-calling-card-giveaway-and-interview/] : > “I’m a big fan of designing within constraints. A letterpress printed business card has some pretty serious constraints.” Evan creates beautiful
"Authenticity is the New Bullshit"
Hugh MacLeod posts [http://gapingvoid.com/authenticity/] what could be a new book, but is instead a living, evolving blog post about everything he’s learned as a successful artist in the past decade or so: > “15. We are ready for the third age of education: The
Introverts Unite! (just for a while - don't freak out)
Yesterday, I had the pleasure to attend a Q&A with Susan Cain, author of Quiet [http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/about-the-book/], my favorite book of 2012, at 37Signals headquarters [http://37signals.com/]. The book is about the advantages of the introverted personality in a world geared towards
Happy Accidents
From Patrick Rhone [http://patrickrhone.com/2013/01/05/happy-accidents/]: > “Action shots should have action. They shouldn’t be perfect. They shouldn’t be still. They should be blurry and full of energy…The lesson I have learned here is to not be so quick to judge. These
The Enemy Of Art Is The Absence Of Limitations
> “The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” — Orson Welles [http://books.google.com/books?id=VtY5lQS29YgC&pg=PA54&lpg=PA54&dq=%E2%80%9CThe+enemy+of+art+is+the+absence+of+limitations.%E2%80%9D+%E2%80%93+Orson+Welles&source=bl&
Why Your Photo Blog May Be Failing
I love this classic post [http://gapingvoid.com/2010/06/14/wmabf/] from Hugh MacLeod. The mantra I always repeat to myself is “your blog is not about you.” It’s about what your readers are after. Hugh agrees in his own words: > “Nobody’s reading your blog
After the Chores
> “Art is anything we do, after the chores are done.” - Teller [http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=17227611925&story_fbid=10151272639641926] This is something to be mindful of when you consider some choose photography to the be the chore itself by going pro.
Winter is the Best Season for Color Photography
Like a lot of long-time photographers, I adore black and white photography. There’s a reason it’s embraced by those with the most experience and used as a training tool for those with the least experience. It strips away distraction and gets to the heart of what matters.
If I Knew How To Take A Good Photograph Id Do
> “If I knew how to take a good photograph, I’d do it every time.” — Robert Doisneau (via Amazing Photography [https://twitter.com/AmazingPics])