The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-four - You are not the viewpoint
June 27, 2008
It’s the simple things we remember to forget, and we should not. Of course, there are times when we simply don’t realize that there are simple things to know that precede all other forms, we’re usually in such a rush to know the cream, that we ignore the fundamentals that resolve all things.
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-three - The Search for Unique Viewpoints
June 20, 2008
What makes up a viewpoint? And where do you find a unique viewpoint? Even more importantly, how can you generate unique viewpoints that set you apart as one who offers fresh insight to topics that may be as ancient as humankind?
Do you grok your swords?
June 16, 2008
When you grok the sword, you’ll know it is much more than a simple steel blade! It does not require the strong arms of a warrior to become a powerful force. It is a moving image in it’s own right, one of ceremony, heroics, justice, backstabbing, and war. All this forged into the very edge of this weapon. Read more
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-one - Never throw your work away
June 6, 2008
It’s tempting to toss ideas that don’t seem to have any merit away. But they did have merit at one point in time. Our failures are the best place to learn and they have additional value, this short article is about recognizing that value.
Armour Craft – Handy Protection Make Your Own Chain-mail Mittens
March 28, 2008
I’m sure that at some point in your life, you’ve picked up a couple of sticks and had a playful spar with some of your friends. You would have been quick to realize that whacks to the hand are painful.
Imagine for a moment that those flimsy ‘battle’ sticks you picked off the ground or tore off that poor tree are replaced with blades of tempered steel. This image casts a whole new meaning for the word pain. Read more
Historical Re-enactment: New Kid on the Chopping Block!
February 22, 2008
A lot of my time and effort has been put into researching medieval re-enactment and deciding which group I should join. I kept many things in mind as there were a variety of areas to choose from; certain groups focused more on daily life than warfare, others got really involved with the handicraft side of things. Despite all these differences, the one thing they all shared in common was a unique approach to training and educating their members. Read more
Historical Re-enactment: Battling in your Own Backyard
February 7, 2008
When I was about seven years old, I was taken by my grandparents to a small medieval fair.
By this age I had developed a fondness for castles and all things medieval; a fetish inspired by watching movies such as The Last Unicorn, The Sword and the Stone and Quest for Camelot, repeatedly as little ones tend to do. I was also developing an interest in history and that continues to this day. Read more
