by danhermes | Nov 8, 2026 | The Art of Art
What is Genius: The Owner’s Manual really about? The shortest answer is that talent is the starting line, not the finish. Even talent takes work to acquire. That means that everything is work, judgment, and nerve. Here are seven lines from the book that get at...
by danhermes | Jun 2, 2024 | Moving Paintings
The 21st century is becoming the age of the screen. Surfaces all around us are becoming activated. With images. With information. With video. With life. Screens are no longer just a box to set on a table, plug in, and watch. ...
by danhermes | Jun 2, 2024 | The Art of Living
Communication is important in a genius’ private and public life. Not everyone is going to understand your ideas right away. Learning how to advocate for your work in your public life and advocate for yourself in your personal life are key. Paradoxically, acquiring...
by danhermes | Jun 1, 2024 | The Art of Living
Great listening skills are a cornerstone of your communication skill set. Real listening is based upon your intention to do one of the following: Understand someone Enjoy someone Learn something Give help or solace Understanding someone is about stepping into...
by danhermes | May 31, 2024 | Moving Paintings
“Our daily living is now arranged around time-based digital communication. News is updated constantly; we are reading, listening, browsing, watching all the time, trying to sort through images, sounds and videos to amalgamate our reality out of this “ocean of...
