Lynchian Lessons
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of artist and filmmaker David Lynch. If you are not aware of his work, David created very distinctive and often surrealist films, artwork and music. He's perhaps most famous for Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and the Elephant Man. He never seemed to chase success, but showed a unwavering determination in all his creative pursuits - what he referred to as the Art Life. Perhaps his greatest success was influencing other creatives and fostering a very dedicated following. I'm not sure he's what you'd call a household name. He's not for everyone. Some I've spoken to don't like the horror and violence in his work, or the abstract plots. However the sheer number of artists and fans I've seen posting tributes this month had been incredible. In other words, David had his own niche. A cult following. I'm proud to be part of that. He also had a captivating philosophy on creativity, as outlined in interviews and his bo...