Not only did the photo-into-painting Prisma app create a style for International Women's Day (nice), ... they have also already updated the Android app to match the Store feature just added on the iOS app. I talked about that here in more detail. There are a few interface differences, and you have to add your desired styles... Continue Reading →
Storm In A Teacup
I always liked the phrase "Storm In A Teacup." It's British, but the Americanized version is a "tempest in a teapot", which aside from being alliterative would allow for a slightly larger storm, or perhaps a copy of that Shakespeare play. I don't know why it's changed, we have teacups, too. In any case it's... Continue Reading →
Build A Better Mousetrap
"And the world will beat a path to your door." That's the saying, isn't it? I don't know why the mice-killers get all the foot traffic, but I get it. Who wouldn't want to be able to mass murder cute little rodents? (I wonder what Walt Disney would counter with. I suppose he just made... Continue Reading →
Let Your Imagination Take Flight
It's really that simple. Up, in the sky, it's a bird, or a plane, or an idea. What you do next is up to you. Use your imagination. I'm not going to clutter that up with more words, just like this photo is, unedited, almost grayscale. -----David P.S. You know I use my own photos... Continue Reading →
Bored, Depressed or Resting?
What difference does it make? Sometimes you have to take some time for yourself. If it's not paralyzing or long-term, why judge? -----David P.S. Please note the qualifiers, and I am not a medical professional. But seriously, I kind of enjoy a little depression for creative purposes (get some great stories and music out that... Continue Reading →
More Pics Than You Can Shake A Selfie Stick At
I have been taking pictures since I was a child, back when it was expensive to get a camera, buy film and have it developed, wait weeks to see what turned out, and treasure the magic of those twenty-four shots at a time. I still treasure the magic even though it works faster and further,... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays Bring A Musical “Change Of Season”
Change Of Season instrumental on BandCamp I was a huge George Winston fan on discovering him in college (in addition to many other influences in very different genres) and always felt I didn't play piano as well. That's probably still true, but I can play and this song certainly touches on some of the same reflective feelings... Continue Reading →
Creativity = Good
Daily Creativity has a positive effect, according to scientific evidence. Works for me. TL;DR: Doing one small creative thing a day can promote a happier attitude. But you don't have to take my word for it. I linked to an actual scientific study! ----David P.S. So this qualifies as Me Time, if you want to... Continue Reading →
Keep Your Gears Turning
If you want to be creative, be creative. You can be creative in your head, washing dishes, walking down the street *, talking, writing, singing, thinking. You don't have to do it constantly, you should just do it consistently, even is just occasionally. And if you don't get a kick out of it, that's your... Continue Reading →