I'm also in the Eno songwriting class, and I'm enjoying it a bunch; it's making me rethink my relation with art and music. What have you been getting out of it?
Purchase a box of dick block soap erasers 2x1x1/2. And use an exacto knife for carving. You can put several side by side and glue them to a solid surface for printing
What I am appreciating most about you these days is you persistently, creatively, generously give us a weekly breadcrumb-portrait of one Man Still rebelliously Living Your Life. Joy is rebellion. Thank you.
thank you for your posts Austin, I just wanted to take a moment to say that I've read and got a lot out of Art and Fear, but it was Steal like an Artist that truly motivated me, now I'm reading and feel the same about Keep Going. Just looking at cover gets me going on somedays. I'm serious, and eternally grateful for your books and this Substack even though I don't always make to read or comment.
I tried my hand at carving up an eraser (Target’s brand) during dead week. A pine tree, lol. Not too bad, actually. The process was enjoyable.
My movie this week was The Imposters (1998), directed by Stanley Tucci, with a great ensemble cast. It’s rated R, so not good for family movie nights, but it’s one of my favorites—madcap and reminiscent of the Marx Brothers, Laurel & Hardy, etc. Though not as good as Tucci’s The Big Night.
Had a good conversation with Bishop Andy Doyle of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas about creativity, play, and spirituality. He’s currently reading the Work of Art, which I believe you also recommended. I gotta buy it now.
I'm also in the Eno songwriting class, and I'm enjoying it a bunch; it's making me rethink my relation with art and music. What have you been getting out of it?
Purchase a box of dick block soap erasers 2x1x1/2. And use an exacto knife for carving. You can put several side by side and glue them to a solid surface for printing
Needed all of that right now. Such a week? But there are irises to plant! Yes.
What I am appreciating most about you these days is you persistently, creatively, generously give us a weekly breadcrumb-portrait of one Man Still rebelliously Living Your Life. Joy is rebellion. Thank you.
Why are you all bundled up in your video? Aren't you in Austin?
It was cold down here last week — New Orleans had a blizzard!
thank you for your posts Austin, I just wanted to take a moment to say that I've read and got a lot out of Art and Fear, but it was Steal like an Artist that truly motivated me, now I'm reading and feel the same about Keep Going. Just looking at cover gets me going on somedays. I'm serious, and eternally grateful for your books and this Substack even though I don't always make to read or comment.
What art does is great - I snagged a copy on metalabel when it was first released and have been enjoying it in the mornings with my coffee.
I tried my hand at carving up an eraser (Target’s brand) during dead week. A pine tree, lol. Not too bad, actually. The process was enjoyable.
My movie this week was The Imposters (1998), directed by Stanley Tucci, with a great ensemble cast. It’s rated R, so not good for family movie nights, but it’s one of my favorites—madcap and reminiscent of the Marx Brothers, Laurel & Hardy, etc. Though not as good as Tucci’s The Big Night.
Had a good conversation with Bishop Andy Doyle of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas about creativity, play, and spirituality. He’s currently reading the Work of Art, which I believe you also recommended. I gotta buy it now.
Thank you as always—this helps keep me going.
I LOVED The Big Night!
It’s such a good movie, though The Imposters is my sentimental favorite. And Tucci gives all the good lines to Oliver Platt.