David BeattyFeb 23 minWhat's your Personal Creative Philosophy? The term “Creative Philosophy” came to me while writing in my journal and asking myself if I had any creative beliefs. And if so what are...
David BeattyMar 7, 20213 minArtistic ManifestosWhen you hear the word ‘manifesto’ you might expect it to be followed by a story about communism, a serial killer or somebody who is...
David BeattyJan 19, 20217 min20 Positive Daily Habits1. Start your day with what matters most. Connect with what's most important at least once daily. If that can be first thing, even...
David BeattyOct 15, 20206 minInterview with We Make Movies Here's a recent interview with We Make Movies. A film collective I've been a member of since 2014. 1. Hi David, I know that you have a...
David BeattyJul 3, 20202 minPractice Makes PermanentEvery artist I’ve known who is dedicated to their craft has a habit of practicing their art every day. Their practice is specific, it’s...
David BeattyJun 22, 20204 minTeamwork Makes the Dreamwork"None of us is as smart as all of us" Ken Blanchard “A healthy support system is often the only difference between the artists and the...
David BeattyJun 21, 20203 minBuilding an Artistic A.R.M.E. (ARME = Attitude. Routine. Motivation. Escape Plan) A good creative process is as individual as artists themselves. Creative process is...
David BeattyMar 3, 20202 minWhat's your point of view? It’s impossible to break down the creative process and not point out that point of view exists in every decision you make. First off,...
David BeattyOct 2, 20192 minKeeping a Journal"Process" is literally whatever you do to create your art. It's routine. It's technique. It's action. It's your physical and mental...
David BeattyAug 30, 20193 minCreating Original Work The process of creating original work has always been an intriguing topic for me. How an artist evolves an idea from a single thought to...