I thought “one more time.” And I co-formed a band, two guitarists, a bassist/vocalist, and a drummer. I played lead and rhythm and the other guitarist played rhythm and lead guitars. We struggled. Barely got by. I was delivering pizza to make ends meet. The most we ever made in one night was $43. Four… Continue reading Jealousy is poison for your art career
Category: Musings
Ode to Belly Dancers
I’ve already written belly dancing music. No, never published it. Just written it. It’s something I need to get around to. But I’m sitting here thinking that here I am with two gorgeous models who both are damn good dancers. Both of them know a little bit about belly dancing. Yes, neither are belly dancers.… Continue reading Ode to Belly Dancers
Absinthe and Watercolor
I drink. Unapologetically. I’ll still live to be 100. Why? Because I want to live. My Grandma is turning 102 next year. I recently made her a watercolor postcard. Speaking of watercolor postcards, I should make her another one. Maybe just an octopus in an aquamarine blue background. Grandma lives life. That’s why she’s lived… Continue reading Absinthe and Watercolor
Classical Music for Newbies
What are the absolute best Classical pieces? Wrong question to ask. Rather, this article is Classical music for newbies. So, we expect the reader to not know Classical that well. And you don’t want to introduce them to hard-core Classical music that will just turn them off to Classical music. For instance, I’m not going… Continue reading Classical Music for Newbies
Do hard things
There’s a guy I follow on Twitter named Dennis. He’s an older gentleman. And he’s always doing something difficult for even a young gentleman. Something physical, but very difficult, even if he were young. To me, that’s inspirational. And it totally applies to art. Do hard things. Constantly. You want to be improving. Here’s a… Continue reading Do hard things