Tag Archives: Humanity

How Much More Time Have You Got?

Posted on March 6, 2023 by tropicaltheartist

Recently, I had a sudden, serious, life-changing event happen to me. Out of nowhere. I didn’t even know it had happened to me, at first. Nobody did. The first inkling of trouble was my plummeting vital signs. The confirmation was … Continue reading →

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Love Letters to Yourself

Posted on February 10, 2023 by tropicaltheartist

Sometimes, life not only gives you lemons, it bombards you with them. Dealing with rejection is a necessary skill for any creative person, but that skill can be sorely tested, often to destruction. When you’re feeling down, punched and kicked, … Continue reading →

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Some Days You Don’t Want to Create

Posted on December 25, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

Some days you don’t want to create. For reasons. You get tired of cranking out your creative work, like some kind of creativity machine. There’s no shame in it. Do the admin. Bang the drum. Rest. Go into learning mode. … Continue reading →

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I Thought the World Valued Engineering Skill and Creativity

Posted on November 27, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

I thought having deep skills in electronic design, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software/computer engineering would safeguard my livelihood. Coupled with UX/UI design skills and product management skills, I thought my career would be bulletproof. Nope. It isn’t so. Luckily, … Continue reading →

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Can Art Fight Stupidity?

Posted on October 28, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

In an age where stupidity has been weaponised for gain, can art fight stupidity? Stupidity could get everyone and everything killed. Climate denial alone could accomplish that. Much climate denial is fuelled by the professionally stupid, acting as shills for … Continue reading →

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Arting Shapes You

Posted on August 18, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

I’m going to suggest that by far the most significant and dominant thing that comes out of maintaining a creative practice is that it defines and refines you. It teaches you better habits, improves your resilience, hones your fine motor … Continue reading →

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In the Bin

Posted on June 21, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

As an artist, do you ever wonder what will happen to your life’s work and all of your tools for creation, when you are gone? Most people probably hope that at least some part of that body of work will … Continue reading →

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How Do You Feel?

Posted on June 14, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

Are you feeling fine? Do you know anybody that is feeling fine? We’ve all been living through a series of pandemics, war in Europe and the Middle East, unprecedented disruption, open kleptocracy, environmental destruction, and significant economic and social collapse. … Continue reading →

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Forgetting to Breathe

Posted on June 7, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

There’s a mistake that less experienced composers sometimes make. When writing music for singers, brass or woodwind players, they write phrases so long and elaborate that nobody can actually perform them. They forget to leave spaces to breathe. Creativity in … Continue reading →

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Imposed Expectations

Posted on June 3, 2022 by tropicaltheartist

Ever notice how many people want to impose their idea of how you ought to make your art? They’re adamant they know better and that you ought to comply. They’re sure of it. I find it annoying and highly offensive. … Continue reading →

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