She Chose Me

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Connie.. at this point living in a seniors home share inspiration from a walk. She went on to publish poems and stories from her daily discoveries. She Chose Me from Christopher Bowers on Vimeo.C

Creating delight in small packages

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It took a bit of listening to hear her story, then her creative spirit surfaced. This paper artist is creating small gardens in Altoid tins.

Living and working outside the box

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Reflecting on his times and discussions with Roger Colwill.

An artist’s perspective on creativity and success

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A Victoria artist reflects on doing art, as a vehicle for growth

Urban Cycling Network

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Ayrie’s reflections on a big picture village-building approach that is possible in Victoria.

Following your bliss: Career changing

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Charles Ross and the One Man Star Wars Talks about the most successful gig, The One Man Star Wars Trilogy,  he’s ever had.. from an unexpected source.  Interesting that in 2012 the Lord of the Rings folks did invite Charles

Art practice and paying the bills

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Insight about the economics of a life-long art practice.

Wedlidi Speck: Change the questions, Change our path

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ConversationWorks’ Community School Interivew at Royal Oak Middle School Themes Finding our story Reframing our experience Changing our path Solving problems Knowing our history Building connections Wedlidi Speck is a member of the Namgis First Nation of the Kwakwaka’wakw cultural

Lessons and opportunities from being open to strangers

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Value of being open to a conversation with strangers, to those transactions that can change our day. Being part of those experiences build the creative life. For more information about Open to a Conversation.. http://www.conversationworks.ca/welcome-to-conversationworks/open-to-conversation/ or on FB Community Page

Chief Frank Nelson: power of story for the artist

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importance of being articulate about the culture and stories of our people. To view all three clips