Figmentations

When we express a thought/feeling/idea, we can express one that is originally our own or one that has already been recounted in some way by countless others before us. 

As a “wanna-be” artist myself (and maybe I’m not alone in this), I often believe that I need to always come up with something clever or new to be appreciated as a true artist.  But, I’m starting to realize that it isn’t the originality of the idea(s) alone that gets people to connect with artwork (in whichever form it manifests itself).

For example, when I first heard about the story-line behind the play and consequent movie, “War Horse“, I didn’t get it.  Since I’m not a big horse lover, I simply thought this movie/play just wasn’t for me.  Read more »