by Manda Graham | Aug 5, 2020 | Art and creative thinking, Creative Practice, Focus
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou I’m sure I’m not alone in being in a state of shock by the sudden arrival of Covid-19 back in March. After a few weeks when the initial paralysis had passed, I learned...
by Manda Graham | Jul 8, 2020 | Art and creative thinking, Creative Practice, Focus
Finding Your Way in Uncertain Times “We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty.” Douglas Adams I woke up on a Saturday morning about six weeks ago feeling spaced out and a bit odd. I recognised the feeling as signs of anxiety. I have been lucky in my...
by Manda Graham | Jun 4, 2020 | Art and creative thinking, Creative Practice, Focus
The Six Habits of a Recovering Work-a-holic “When he worked, he really worked. But when he played, he really PLAYED.”― Dr. Seuss I’m motivated, I get loads done and am focused, most of the time. Being super busy is always seen as a good thing. But is it? Especially...
by Manda Graham | May 4, 2020 | Art and creative thinking, Creative Practice
Focus and prioritising your creative goals I have never felt as unsettled and uncertain as now. Over the past month my emotions have been unpredictable, approaching like a wave. One morning, I wake up relaxed and calm without a care in the world. Then, the following...
by Manda Graham | Apr 13, 2020 | Art and creative thinking, Creative Practice
Human Connection – Why is it important for your creative practice? “Your connections to all the things around you define who you are.” Aaron D. O’Connell, Quantum Physicist, University of California Why are connections important?Humans thrive on being...
by Manda Graham | Mar 15, 2019 | Art and creative thinking
“All art is quite useless”, said Oscar Wilde in the introduction of his famous novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray”, which was published in 1890. He said this because he believed that the aim of art was, “Simply, to create a mood. It is not meant to instruct, or to...