Davor, I really enjoy your writing, and I’m not even pursuing the art of photography! Your voice and your approach could be applied to any artistic endeavor.
Your sensitivity toward your creativity reminds me of the woodworker, James Krenov. Have you ever read A Cabinet Maker’s Notebook? He also favored simple tools, simple designs, and keeping one’s approach simple. But he was a purist, and frowned on cutting corners or shoddy work, even in places where it would never be seen, like the underside of a drawer. I think this is what I admired the most about him.
Thanks Don for the comment and for suggesting me to check about James Krenov. I've never heard about him. I just saw that the piece you mentioned has 4.44 on Goodreads, meaning that it is a serious book, as I expected from you:) Although I don't read these days because I've realized that the present moment is the greatest teacher and not books, for this one I am tempted to buy it. Hope that it's easier read than Jung or Joyce:)
Haha definitely easier than those two! But it is about the art and craft of wood. Here, try reading the opening paragraph and see if you are intrigued by his sensitivity enough to add it to your collection of art inspiration that you mentioned in another Note. (Oops, no way to add a photo here; I will send it to you in a DM)
Mentors appear when we’re ready. When we become open and receptive, we find what we need – sooner or later. I found my mentor by accident, through a recommendation, but if I hadn’t been ready, I might have missed the opportunity.
Davor, I really enjoy your writing, and I’m not even pursuing the art of photography! Your voice and your approach could be applied to any artistic endeavor.
Your sensitivity toward your creativity reminds me of the woodworker, James Krenov. Have you ever read A Cabinet Maker’s Notebook? He also favored simple tools, simple designs, and keeping one’s approach simple. But he was a purist, and frowned on cutting corners or shoddy work, even in places where it would never be seen, like the underside of a drawer. I think this is what I admired the most about him.
Thanks for another great essay, Davor!
Thanks Don for the comment and for suggesting me to check about James Krenov. I've never heard about him. I just saw that the piece you mentioned has 4.44 on Goodreads, meaning that it is a serious book, as I expected from you:) Although I don't read these days because I've realized that the present moment is the greatest teacher and not books, for this one I am tempted to buy it. Hope that it's easier read than Jung or Joyce:)
Haha definitely easier than those two! But it is about the art and craft of wood. Here, try reading the opening paragraph and see if you are intrigued by his sensitivity enough to add it to your collection of art inspiration that you mentioned in another Note. (Oops, no way to add a photo here; I will send it to you in a DM)
Exactly. But where to find a mentor?
Mentors appear when we’re ready. When we become open and receptive, we find what we need – sooner or later. I found my mentor by accident, through a recommendation, but if I hadn’t been ready, I might have missed the opportunity.
Very interesting advice. Thanks.
I would agree with all of these points.
Very good advice, thank you for sharing!