The First Perspectives from The Artist's Road

We believe that creativity is at the heart of every human being whether or not one defines oneself as creative. Everybody just is, in one way or another, and given the opportunity, it will blossom forth. That is the main goal and purpose of our new creation - The Artists Road – to give encouragement and technical support to people who would like to develop that side of themselves. Ann and I were discussing this subject last week as we were enjoying the annual Halloween door-to-door candy giveaway which the downtown Lawrence merchants host in order to provide a safe way for kids and parents to celebrate the festivities. We are always amused and amazed at the fantastic array of home-made costumes on the kids and parents both. In a short few years, this event has evolved into a parade of creativity and personal expression. Sometimes the costumes are thematic or involve puns and wordplay employing multiple characters to tell the joke. Check out the man in the photo below, dressed in a she…