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Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes: An Artist’s Guide to Creative Vision

Ron Lemen

As a teacher, I've witnessed a striking paradox in my classroom: some students brim with creative confidence while others question whether they possess any creativity at all. This observation sparked my fascination with a fundamental question—why do some people readily access their creative abilities while others remain blind to their own potential? Over the years, I've been documenting my students' creative journeys and developing concepts that help people recognize their inherent creativity. The following excerpt…

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Art Documentaries: Waldemar Januszczak

Lauren Panepinto

May 15, 2025 - Happy May, Muddy Colors. Sadly I have been sick for about a week with a two fisted attack of allergies and a headcold, so I've been spending a lot of time resting on my couch and going thru boxes of tissues. As is my custom while sick, I watched a lot of documentaries. I don't know why, but I have less trouble following nonfiction than fiction when I'm drifting in and out of naps. I happened upon an old fave of mine, this BBC doc on Holbein: Which was originally a BBC special, hosted by Waldemar Januszczak. Waldy (as he calls himself) is quite a character, and you kind of love him or hate him, depending on how you feel about the level of Personality you like in a host. I've really come to enjoy…

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