What Creativity Are YOU Thankful For?
Creativity makes our lives fun and rich and meaningful, and sustains us more than leftover cranberry sauce. For the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked some of our contributors to reflect on who they especially want to thank. Their gratitude for artists and their creative works are at these links tied to the contributors’ names: Irene Borger, Campbell Britton, Marcia Alesan Dawkins, Hoyt Hilsman, Charity Hume, Ulli K. Ryder, Garner Simmons, Bill Stern, Lori Zimmerman; plus you’ll find appreciative videos of Nader Khalili and Pina Bausch.
In the comment box below, we invite you to share the creative people who matter to you. What artist do you want to thank? What creative work has made a difference in your life?
Image from the series the Illusion of Knowledge by Yoel Tordjman.
Filed Under: OUR WORLD, POPULAR, Recent Posts
Comments (6)
paul g k
November 25th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
For the one inspired to write – Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will reap bountfiully. What do you sow?
Georgia E.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:52 AM
I'd like to say that I appreciate Mark Foster of FosterThePeople because he is a musical genius and I thoroughly enjoy his songs and think his dancing onstage is quite frivolous–a real hilarious treat to watch. His acoustic voice is also harrowingly deep and amazing.
My influences cannot be specified into a few people. I'm thankful for every creative joe out there who create those DIY tutorials on blogs/youtube. Thank you for those, they are awesome.
Jason A Gonzalez
November 29th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
I am thankful for all the great (and largely unsung) musicians, artists, actors and writers that I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 13 years while here in LA. Being in this environment has led to fulfillment of some long held goals/dreams and has inspired a new set of creative priorities. Give thanks, indeed!
lois b
November 30th, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Gary Grant and Katherine Hepburn tripping over each other, jane austin leaving the party in tears,Rita
Hayworth driving men mad…then i grew up and though i best concentrate on landscapes
CulturalWeekly
December 1st, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Mary Petrie Lowen just said on Facebook: I am thankful to Vincent Van Gogh. I cannot look at his paintings without being moved. But I must add that I am thankful for every teacher, parent, sibling, or friend who has supported and nurtured an artist. I do not think the world would have Vincents if it did not also have Theos.
Mary E. Boylan
December 12th, 2011 at 6:16 AM
I am forever grateful for my Mom. I would not be the artist, woman or human being if it wasn't for her. Every single day when I was growing up, she told me she loved me and was proud of me. Even when I messed up, or was mad at her for some reason, she found it within herself to give me love. She made me finish every project I started, even when I was very young. At 7 years old, I was interested in Baton twirling, she made me finish the summer course, regardless of my wanting to quit. She was front row at every dance recital and competition I was in, no matter where or when it was. She constantly reminded me that I could do anything I wanted with my life. I could go on and on about how she helped me grow into the person I am today. She gave me the inherent strength, perseverance and confidence to create and follow my dreams. She was truly a major part in creating me!
Thank you so much Mom!
Leave a reply