Sammy Stein – “Fabulous Female Musicians” review
A book review of Sammy Stein’s “Fabulous Female Musicians”
Creative Insights
Along the way, Stan Stewart has learned a few things about creativity. He shares them with you in the hope that you’ll respond with your confirmation or perhaps that your experience is completely different. Both are welcome.
This is also a place where you’ll find some articles about inspiration. After all, that’s an essential part of artistic creativity, too.
Interdependence Themes for Independence Day
Interdependence is a theme that has continued often in the creative work of Stan Stewart. Here is a web-story with some of those connections.
Juneteenth – what you and I need to know
I did not know much about Juneteenth, so I researched some Black perspectives on this commemoration. Check out some of the links I found in the web-story below (or click here to open it in a new tab).
Get Real – How Community Informs Reality
Community: After sharing on a forum, Stan Stewart acted on the feedback he received. That included a mea culpa and rare blog revision.
Missed deadline… I’m okay with that
For the first time in a few years, I missed my own deadline of a new post before 6:00am on a Tuesday. I’m fine with this. Here are a few scenes from our journey to see family. I should be back to my “regular schedule” next week.
Spring – Inspiration for Hope and Awakening
Spring has never been my favorite season. This year, I find myself noticing the ways that this season calls to my heart. Spritely Spring There have been too many years of hate. I’ve seen friends and family pushed away by people just because of who they are. And worse, the killing and maiming of people …
Cycle of Creativity – Inspire, Create, Rest, Repeat
Cycle of Creativity – Inspire, Create, Rest, Repeat. Stan Stewart shares the experience of his creative process cycle.
AI and Art – Stepping Back Into Humanity
The massive popularity of ChatGPT and similar AI tools has raised lots of questions. From philosophers, ethicists, and artists come a myriad of questions about how “artificial intelligence” fits or does not with our humanity. Artificial The previous post on my blog was “Unlock the Power of Free Sample Libraries to Unleash Your Composing Potential“. …
Preview videos of the final DreamState suite
Normally, I don’t like to let the “cat out of the bag” early. But in this case I’ll make an exception. (This is what a preview is, after all.) Preview City I hope you’ve been enjoying these DreamState suites at least half as much as I have been enjoying creating them. Each one is a …
Get Ready for the Final Blast of DreamState Art
A creative approach to the DreamState suites series. 4 suites with 8 tracks each from Stan Stewart. Thanks for listening.