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Think Habit Instead of Talent
On a recent Master Class that I watched, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, film director, screenwriter and author, David Mamet said about his writing, something like, I’m not any less…
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Process Eats Product
I believe this completely. One reason why it makes so much sense to me is because, usually, in order to be successful we can’t make only one product and…
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The Secret of Creative Success
There is a secret that all successful creative people know: If you want to be a successful creative, you have to create a lot of work. Yep, it’s pretty…
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Exploring Light Bulbs
When Thomas Edison attempted to create a functional light bulb he had no idea if it would work or not. The final result was an unknown. But, like all…
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The Different and Unfamiliar
As an art educator, I try not to impose my sensibilities, my taste, my preferences on my students work. Sure, I share them with my students because in them,…
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Time to Tinker
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up this week with…
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Bad Work
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up this week with…
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The Boredom Standard
If you are in education, you know the education landscape has gotten a bit crazy as of late. The demands, the pace, the content, and the assessments have all…
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Creating versus Creativity
Just because a student creates a product doesn’t mean they are exhibiting or developing or practicing creativity. For instance, if a student merely follows the directions and creates a…