Why paying attention might be the most important creative practice you have This piece sits at the heart of my work — as an artist, a...
The Noticing Manifesto
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Courting the Muse
AKA Confessions of a Recovering Realist
Noticing (Part 3): Connections
Healing isn’t a solo act. My son is alive today because of his connections. His village. The friends who stepped in when he was too sick...
Noticing: First Night (Part 2)
This is part 2 in a short series on how noticing and bearing witness during difficult times shape creativity. Read Part I here. Arrival I...
Courting the Muse: Shower with friends
(This post is part of a weekly series for subscribers exploring the creative process—one prompt at a time.) This week’s creative prompt:...
Courting the Muse: A Closer Look
Part 1: Nothing Special So I'm walking Maggie along the gravely little dirt road wondering if there's going to be any inspiration today....
Courting the Muse: The Power of Story
This post is part of my series, Courting the Muse. Subscribers to my email list receive a weekly prompt focusing on one aspect of...
Courting the Muse: A Touch of Color
This post is part of my series, Courting the Muse. Subscribers to my email list receive a weekly prompt focusing on one aspect of...
Courting the Muse: Twilight
This post is part of my ongoing series Courting the Muse. Subscribers to my email list will receive a weekly prompt focusing on one aspect...
November
November has a bad rep. Cold. Dark way too early. Leaves that stunned in October with colors so brilliant you took hundreds of photos that...
Bearing Witness
A short story of life, death and love everlasting in the meadow. Warning: Despite the illustration...
Susan Lobb Porter
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The Miles Behind Ease
What looks effortless usually has miles behind it. Thoughts on dog training, painting, repetition, and learning to stay with the work.
Noticing the Moment Before the Meltdown
Showering with the Muse
Noticing Joy
Noticing: Remember the Feeling
I couldn’t tell you what the painting looked like. But I’ll never forget what it did to me.
Noticing Texture
Stopped in my tracks by an onion. Not kidding. Noticing texture in everyday objects might be the fastest way to find your next painting idea.
