How To Be An Artist

First off, happy new year everyone, and good luck in 2007.

Today I was cleaning my room (that's why I can't breathe now...too much dust!) and I came across a bunch of old school books from elementry and middle school. In an art scribbler I found a sheet with a work entitled "How To Be An Artist". I remember loving this when we read it in class, and I really enjoyed re-reading it today, so I thought I would share it with you.

How To Be An Artist

Stay loose. Learn to watch snails. Plant impossible gardens. Invite someone dangerous to tea. Make little signs that say Yes! and post themall over your house. Make friends with freedom and uncertainty. Look forward to dreams. Cry during movies. Swing as high as you can on a swingset, by moonlight. Cultivate moods. Refuse to "be responsible." Do it for love. Take lots of naps. Five money away. Do it now. The money will follow. Believe in magic. Laugh a lot. Celebrate every gorgeous moment. Take moonbaths. Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm. Draw on the walls. Read everyday. Imagine yourself magic. Giggle with children. Listen to old people. Open up. Dive in. Be free. Bless yourself. Drive away fear. Play with everything. Entertain your inner child. You are innocent. Build a fort with blankets. Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters.
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Some of these things mentioned are just silly, but some other could truly be inspiring. I'm not sure how some parents would have liked 10 year old kids listening to something like "Refuse to 'be responsible'." or "Draw on the walls", but can you imagine the creativity that you could achieve and posses?

Hm.
Hannah.