Category: Spark in the Dark
Welcome to the Internet
Bo Burnham’s Inside is still resonating deeply. His creative mind is at the peak of its powers. And it is such a brilliant snapshot of the digitally connected world we live in, as well as being a profoundly thoughtful exploration of the pandemic and our place in it. This song is a superb standalone slice […]
Inside by Bo Burnham is a masterpiece
I watched Inside by Bo Burnham on Netflix last night. It was like nothing I have ever seen and I was utterly blown away by it. It’s listed as a comedy special but that doesn’t come close to describing it. It’s a meditation on life during the pandemic, it’s about creativity and the creative process, […]
Where do you get your ideas from?
This is a classic question that often gets directed at creative people like you and me. And there really isn’t a satisfying answer for it. At least, not a definitive, simple explanation that the person asking will be happy with. For me, it’s about allowing space for little connections or sparks to happen in my […]
Artlick Lounge: Home of “The Michael Gross Drink”
Back in the days of writing and creating for artlick.com (alas no longer online), I filled my notepads with several ideas & sparks for pieces to post on the site. Almost 25% of my ideas those days were visual – little doodles or sketches – which was probably due to the website being such a […]
Happy New Year
It was a hell of a year. Wishing you all a happy new year. Hope it brings better things your way and that you are able to find creative outlets that spark some joy.
Giving thanks
Every year we mark the American holiday of Thanksgiving. A time to reflect, be grateful, and break bread with friends and family. It was a brilliant Thanksgiving this year, albeit much different from previous years. But ever more to be grateful for.
