Tag: art
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Charting a Future for NFTs with Authenticity in the AI Era
In the digital art world post-NFT boom, the challenge lies in discerning genuine creativity amid AI-generated works. AVE, combined with Free Creative Flow (FCF), offers a solution by authenticating human creativity. This approach incentivizes artists, aids curators, and assures buyers of originality. AVE’s role is pivotal in managing and verifying artistic authenticity, redefining art value…
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Meditative Art (FCF)
To practice free creative flow, begin by acknowledging personal barriers to your daily flow like depression and anxiety, conflicts. This art, deeply rooted in ancient traditions like Zen and Chinese arts, emphasizes “flowing from emptiness” and the beauty of stillness. In today’s world, rife with distractions, it’s about returning to that blank canvas of the…
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Is Real Art for You?
In the vast field of artistic expression, how much truly qualifies as art? Most, in my view, are mere replications of thought. Yet, real art exists in the raw essence of the world—a cloud, a butterfly’s wing, the sound of a piano. It isn’t about imitation but revelation, challenging the notion ‘art is not for…
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The Art of Listening
Free-flow piano play isn’t about the movement of fingers or any act of intent. It’s the art of listening, the ability to resonate with the sound to such a degree that it supersedes any willful movement. The sound carries its own will, color, and path of unfolding. Only when I hear the first sound can…
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Interference of Self
Free creative flow reflects life as art and art as life itself. A vital, intrinsic expression of creativity, its essence often eludes verbal encapsulation. Ironically, the concept of ‘free creative flow’ may inhibit its full experience, nudging us towards recognizing it as more than mere words or theories; it is life itself, in its most…
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The Search for Authenticity
“The Search for Authenticity” urges us to question the roots of our actions and emotions. It introduces ‘meditative art’—a form of expression flowing from unknowing, inviting us to embrace spontaneity, explore authenticity, and dance with the unknown.
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Embrace the art of Now
The Art of Now invites us to a timeless and unhindered creative flow, free from personal intervention. Its essence cannot be passed from one to another, only discovered within oneself. Whether through a free line, casual photography, or aimless piano play, it transcends skill and performance, entering a meditative state of liberation. It’s an open…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Training 3-8
EXCERPT – The third article in the Free Creative Flow (FCF) training series emphasizes the importance of incorporating FCF into everyday life, rather than treating it as an isolated practice. FCF is an inherent aspect of conscious awareness and should be experienced within one’s daily life. The focus should be on allowing and permitting creation…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Training 2-8
In practicing Free Creative Flow (FCF), the focus is on fostering awareness rather than achieving results. Practicing FCF is about providing an opportunity for the flow to arise and present itself, with the essence being the unrestricted creativity. FCF practice involves identifying elements that block or hinder the flow and maintaining awareness of these challenges.…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 7-9
EXCERPT – Free Creative Flow (FCF) is not a skill or tool, but a state of mind that allows for the natural, uninhibited flow of creativity. It serves as the background, while tools, uses, and skills are objects. FCF can be thought of as a vast, unseen canvas that illuminates your entire conscious awareness when…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 4-9
EXCERPT – Free Creative Flow (FCF) is distinct from other creative expressions and methodologies due to its intrinsic ubiquity in every aspect of life. It is not confined to a specific creative process or performance but represents the profound capacity of the mind to create directly from the realm of the new. FCF is not…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 3-9
EXCERPT – The transformative power of mistakes is an often overlooked principle in the realm of Free Creative Flow (FCF). In this context, mistakes are not errors or failures, but rather unplanned diversions that arise organically and can offer fresh perspectives on our work. The beauty of mistakes lies in their authenticity, transcending preconceptions and…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 2-9
EXCERPT – The White Page Principle is the cornerstone of uninhibited Free Creative Flow (FCF), representing a fresh start full of infinite possibilities. It signifies an internal state of pure potential, inviting us to face the uncertainty and discomfort of ‘not knowing.’ In every creative pursuit, the white page — or the silence before a…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 1-9
EXCERPT – The concept of Free Creative Flow (FCF) is a combination of three elements: freedom, creativity, and flow. Unlike traditional creative processes, which are intentional, directed, and guided by personal preferences, FCF is an uncontrolled, unplanned, and unconditioned form of creativity where the outcome is novel and original. The concept raises the question of…