Category Archives: stop signs

Extra Bonus Stop Sign #11

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Administrator

Many people want to do something interesting with their lives. They want to accomplish something. But they are unaware that effort is needed, deliberate focused effort, to do those things. What stops them is the overwhelming nature of the big … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #10

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #10 – But…but…but…Answer: no excuses, go be who you are suppose to be and create what you are suppose to create. Don’t wimp out, don’t be a lazy baby about it. If you see something on the side … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #9

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #9 – Everyone is so much better than I am. Answer: True, they are. Get over it and take your photos. Pretty soon you will be who the faint hearted ones look at and say ‘they are so … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #8

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #8 – It costs too much. Answer: What is it you can’t afford? A point and shoot camera? A computer? Transportation? Membership fees? Be creative, find a camera at a pawn shop, or a resale shop. If you … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #7

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #7 – I don’t know what to photograph.Answer: What are you passionate about? photograph that. Even if it is your secret doll fetish or chronicling the cutting of your toenails. Artists who continue to create art are the … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #6

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #6 – What if people don’t like what I do? Answer: Guess what? They WON’T like what you do! At least many won’t. Many might, some will. But that is like saying what if someone doesn’t like my … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #5

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Administrator

Stop sign #5 – I don’t have time. Answer: How much time does it take to snap a photo of yourself behind the wheel waiting in traffic, the full kitchen sink, the beautiful toy in the sunlight in your kid’s … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #4

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Administrator

#4 of 10 stop signs to creativity Stop sign #4 – I am not educated in art and photography. Answer: Praise the Lord God Almighty you aren’t! Get over it and take some photos. There are many highly educated ‘artists’ … Continue reading →

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Stop Signs #3

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Administrator

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px;}.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Part 3 of a 10 part series on stop signs in your head that keep you from creating art. Stop … Continue reading →

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Stop Sign #2

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Administrator

“A Genius is someone who simply has fewer stop signs in their head.” Each day for this week and next I am telling about 10 stop signs to creativity that I have learned about over the years. Stop sign #2 … Continue reading →

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