When it comes to art, I feel that the possibilities are endless. There are so many plots, characters, situations, and scenarios that I can't imagine a time where artists don't have something to work with. However, there is a caveat. At least, in some areas of art. Consider the guitar, for example. There are six… Continue reading Possibilities
Baking Frustration
If you haven't noticed, I enjoy cooking. I write about cooking here on my blog and I post cooking videos on my YouTube channel. To me, cooking is just another way to be creative. My favorite recipes are the ones that allow me to experiment with seasoning and switching out ingredients. It allows me to… Continue reading Baking Frustration
My First Book
Do you remember the first book you read that really spoke to you, got into your head, made you want to be a writer? Or at the very least, made you a lifelong reader? I do. It was Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. I read it when I was nine years old. I know, sort of… Continue reading My First Book
The Prometheus Project Podcast Episode 38 is Live!
We see ads around us every day. Some are good, some are bad. But have you ever considered advertising to be art? Join me as I discuss advertising as an art form. The podcast is available at iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, Amazon, and PodBean. If you prefer, I also have a YouTube channel.
Writing Humor isn’t Funny
Okay, personal opinion time. I think that writing humor is incredibly difficult. In fact, it's far more difficult than writing drama. With drama, the feelings are more universal. Whereas with comedy, well, it's much more subjective. What I mean here is that almost everyone responds in a similar fashion to dramatic events. You know, like… Continue reading Writing Humor isn’t Funny
Quick and Easy Shrimp
This isn't a fancy recipe by any means, but it's a quick and easy way to prepare shrimp. Plus, only a handful of ingredients! All you need is: 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 TB of butter 1 TB of Worcestershire Sauce black pepper Juice from half a lemon First, melt the butter… Continue reading Quick and Easy Shrimp
A Fork in the Road
I think that one of the causes of 'creative block' can be attributed to decision making. What I mean is, when working on a project we have to make choices. Dozens of them. Maybe hundreds. Some are minor, like the color of a character's hair. Others are major and can change the course of the… Continue reading A Fork in the Road
Singing in the Shower
Why are the acoustics in a shower so damn good? It's not like I'm a professional singer - far from it - but I can hold a tune in an amateurish sort of way. But get me in the shower and I turn into a combination of Freddy Mercury, Pavarotti, and Brad Delp (Boston). I… Continue reading Singing in the Shower
Real Men Eat Quiche
Before anyone is offended by the post title, it's a joke. Back in 1982, Pocket Books published a satirical book titled, "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche." Basically, it made fun of male stereotypes and was popular enough to be on the New York Times Best Seller list for fifty-five weeks. The best part was that… Continue reading Real Men Eat Quiche
The Prometheus Project Podcast – A Sense of Wonder
We often take for granted how important it is to have a sense of wonder about the world around us. Not only for our own mental health, but also because it can fuel our creativity. Join me as I talk about regaining our childlike sense of wonder and how we can use it to improve… Continue reading The Prometheus Project Podcast – A Sense of Wonder