If you haven’t seen it yet, Danny Gregory’s new book is out.
"I believe that we are all born creative and that, at some point in
most people’s childhoods, they lose the urge, but not the ability, to
make art. This is a tragic loss. Through the history of our species,
ordinary people have always made paintings, sung songs, decorated their
homes, expressed themselves in a hundred ways. Today, however, we are
increasingly creatures who expect others to provide us with
entertainment and culture. We take for granted that creativity is the
domain of professionals. We are convinced that if we cannot be perfect,
we should not try.
What a loss. I believe fervently in the spirit of amateurism. I know
in my heart that it is far better to do an inaccurate, clumsy drawing
than not do one at all. It is better to sing off-key than be mute. A
scorched home cooked meal is far more nourishing for the soul than a
frozen dinner. And I want to rekindle that spirit in whomever I can…"
Danny Gregory
The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist Your Truly Are
