This is the final instalment of my writing series following The Artist’s Way, and I wanted to end with something special, a conversation with one of my favourite Australian authors—Isobelle Carmody.
All in The Artist's Way
Pink Neon in the Darkness
Finding creative light in a weekend of music, art and colour
Slowdive and Death to Timelines
I saw Gen X shoegaze legends Slowdive play live a few weeks ago. I’d expected a mellow, nostalgic nod to their early ’90s heyday. Instead, I was completely blown away by a band at the zenith of a creative high, rather than dusting off old tunes.
The Dance Between Discipline and Delight
The dualities of starting and finishing, enthusiasm and discipline, work and play, and mastery and failure.
Creative Strength & Surrender
Chapter 8 of The Artist’s Way focuses on building creative confidence and the ability to stand up for the artistic self.
Paper Trails and Magically Mundane Moments
It’s been an uneventful week. No travel. No gigs. Nothing extraordinary. But full of small delights, nonetheless.
Abundance Sprouts in Time, Space and Paddocks
Chapter 6 of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is about abundance. It explores the relationship between creativity and money (recognising that abundance is also time, space and support), challenges the "starving artist" archetype, and encourages us to embrace small luxuries as creative nourishment. This week, I’ve been blessed with all in so many ways.
A Love Letter to Creativity, Possibility, and PJ Harvey
Chapter 5 of The Artist’s Way is titled "Recovering a Sense of Possibility." It discusses how we are often limited by our own false assumptions—believing creativity is only for the talented, or that it’s too late for us. But Cameron urges us to challenge these limitations and open ourselves to possibility.
Turn up the Reverb
There is something magical and transformative about making music with friends. At various times, we’ve each had our run-ins with challenging times, but as soon as we start playing, all that stuff seems to fade away.
Surfing Joy in a Cyclone
I thought I’d capitalise on a clever little segue to spin the oncoming cyclone into this series about The Artist’s Way via a conversation I had with a friend recently.
Attention & Capacity for Delight
Chapter 2 of The Artist’s Way is titled: ‘Recovering a Sense of Identity’, with the first section titled Going Sane! In a world preoccupied with profit and productivity, creativity and art can feel like a frivolous luxury; maybe even a waste of time.
Guitar Affirmations & Creativity Portals
Chapter 1 of The Artist’s Way: Feeling safe to explore creativity (self confidence and inner belief), guitar affirmations, creativity portals and inspirations.
The Artist's Way - 12 Weeks of Creative Recalibration
Wander through 12 weeks of The Artist’s Way with me!