"Praying" by Mary Oliver

It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.

Photo by Shannon Clark

An adventurous night

Photo by Shannon Clark

Quote of the day- Creativity

“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” ~Albert Einstein

I'm not sure I agree with the above quote. I see no point in mixing creativity with something you have to hide. I think things or art people create are ultimitely a mixture of both forces that come from within as well as influences that surround the individual. I heard an artist say a long time ago that they had to separate themselves from other artists they strongly were drawn to in order to avoid being too heavily influenced by their work. I agree with this wholeheartedly.

Image- "Lily 1" Spring 2008 by Shannon Clark

Untitled

"Untitled"- 2008 by Shannon Clark