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I love the beginning of the book A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art by Dan McCaw. This book is written from the point-of-view of a painter, but he encourages the artist in us all.

Art is not something we learn to do but instead is a search to uncover and express that which already exists within all of us. We are the art. What we are searching for is our inner voice. I believe that most of us protect, deny or under-value this intrinsic voice, but we all have one. It’s that part of us that, when touched, moves our emotions and tugs at our hearts. It’s that part of us that responds to a painting a piece of music a beautiful scene. These things do not contain emotions, but only bring to the surface that which we already possess, both as the artist and as the art appreciator.

… We must learn to let go, surrender and trust that if we open our hearts, we will be destined to express the art that lies within us.

Does this speak to you as it does to me? Are you denying or encouraging your creativity?

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