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Check out this insightful blog post titled "Inseparable artists: The song Tom Petty called an imitation of the Heartbreakers." It delves into the challenge of maintaining authenticity and originality as an artist. Read the full article here: [https://lnkd.in/dQY9ANrk)

NEWEST ESSAY: Here’s my review of grime, glitter, and glass: the body and the sonic in Black contemporary art by Nikki Greene in Sugarcane Magazine https://lnkd.in/etQwPvyS

The power of discernment in the creative process is key. 🎨🔍 As creative beings, we search for inspiration. True creativity involves a 🌊🌊 continuous flow of ideas—some excellent, some average, and some not quite there. What sets a good artist apart is an ability to discern, select, and refine. Beethoven meticulously crafted his melodies, embracing the process of REJECTION and SELECTING in creating his true masterpieces. While some find success through improvisation, there is a clear distinction between spontaneous creation and thoughtfully curated art. The path to greatness is paved with ➡️ hard work, ➡️ dedication, and a ➡️ relentless commitment to refining and perfecting one's craft. #Creativity #Artistry #Innovation #Judgment #HardWork

Day 2 of Thankfulness – Celebrating the Arts Today, I’m grateful for the transformative power of the arts in all forms. Art, music, and creative expression are unique in human experience, not only as reflections of culture but as bridges that connect us across time, place, and emotion. Through art, we share our stories, explore our identities, and even find healing in difficult times. The arts transcend boundaries, voicing emotions that words may struggle to capture. Whether it’s a song that lifts our spirits, a painting that inspires reflection, or a dance that stirs our soul, creative expression deepens our connections to one another and ourselves. Studies show that engaging with art can reduce stress, enhance empathy, and even stimulate brain function – a reminder that the benefits of creativity aren’t just for artists but for all of us. Celebrating the arts means honoring a universal language that invites us to imagine new perspectives and embrace shared humanity. As we give thanks today, let’s recognize and support the artists, musicians, and creators who pour their passion into shaping the world around us. After all, art isn’t just for consumption; it’s for connection. #CNJAssociates #GratitudeForTheArts #ThankfulNovember #CreativityHeals #ArtMatters #ConnectingThroughCreativity #MusicAsMedicine #PowerOfExpression

In this substack article, my premise is that The Arts Explore All Of Our Emotions. I invite you to read!

'Music is the most entirely human of the fine arts, and has the fewest analoga in nature. Its first delightfulness is simple accordance with the ear; but it is an associated thing, and recalls the deep emotions of the past with an intellectual sense of proportion. Every human feeling is greater and larger than the exciting cause, – a proof, I think, that man is designed for a higher state of existence; and this is deeply implied in music, in which there is always something more and beyond the immediate expression…Art would or should be the abridgment of nature. Now the fulness of nature is without character, as water is purest when without taste, smell, or colour; but this is the highest, the apex only, – it is not the whole. The object of art is to give the whole ad hominem; hence each step of nature hath its ideal, and hence the possibility of a climax up to the perfect form of a harmonized chaos.' Coleridge, ‘On Poesy or Art’ (Literary Remains, Vol. I) Homilius

📌 DO YOU KNOW THAT SINGER JAY-Z IS A BIG COLLECTOR AND MAKES CONSTANT REFERENCES TO ARTWORK IN HIS LYRICS? 🖼️ 📚 Jay-Z, rapper and mogul, not only dominates the charts, but is also an art lover. His lyrics are peppered with references to Basquiat, Warhol and Picasso, cleverly linking hip hop and the art world. 💥 Not just words: Jay-Z collects artwork by iconic artists, demonstrating refined taste and an eye for beauty. ❌ A marriage of music and art that makes him a cultural icon: Jay-Z has brought hip hop art into the mainstream, clearing it through customs and making it part of contemporary art discourse. Did you know? 💌 #artcollection #artadvisor #artmarket

It’s simple. We often don’t stand a chance against the secular media world when it comes to artistic innovation (even though all of western art was pioneered by us) because we try to play it safe in so many ways. Somewhere along the line we correlated artistic risk with “scandal”, “immorality”, or “heresy.” This is not the case. Now, are there cases where someone abandons their morals, values, and beliefs just to be noticed, accepted, and seen? Yes. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Risk is not sin. On the contrary risk is inherent to the disciple. It’s risky to get out of a boat and walk on water. It’s risky to proclaim the Gospel. Artistically: It was risky to incorporate an organ into liturgical music for the first time. It was risky to debut stained glass windows to catechize the lay faithful for the first time. WE HAVE TO START TAKING RISKS IF WE WANT TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE NEXT GENERATION. If you’re ready to take risks, contact me. 👍🏽

Happy Birthday to Coleridge! 'Music is the most entirely human of the fine arts, and has the fewest analoga in nature. Its first delightfulness is simple accordance with the ear; but it is an associated thing, and recalls the deep emotions of the past with an intellectual sense of proportion. Every human feeling is greater and larger than the exciting cause, – a proof, I think, that man is designed for a higher state of existence; and this is deeply implied in music, in which there is always something more and beyond the immediate expression…Art would or should be the abridgment of nature. Now the fulness of nature is without character, as water is purest when without taste, smell, or colour; but this is the highest, the apex only, – it is not the whole. The object of art is to give the whole ad hominem; hence each step of nature hath its ideal, and hence the possibility of a climax up to the perfect form of a harmonized chaos'. Coleridge, ‘On Poesy or Art’ (Literary Remains, Vol. I)

For all of us fresh, budding entrepreneurs, this is an important reminder. ➡️ Not everything on social media is as good as it appears ➡️ Starting a business is easy, maintaining it is hard ➡️ There's no such thing as an "overnight success" getting where you want to be takes long hours, hard graft, tolerance, endurance and a pure stubbornness to not give up! ➡️ You won't be able to pay yourself for at least 3 years, but as and when you can, it'll be worth the wait. ➡️ Success means different things to different people - e.g for me, it means making a difference to someone else's life. To others, it's a Grammy 😍 Figure out what success means to you, and you'll get there sooner than you think.