What does it mean to be a creative and artist?

Also, what does it mean to have control over your creations as and independent artist?

”That’s a good question because mostly its a blessing and whole lot of pain in the ass. Because on one hand I have relative freedom depending on the collaborations and the people that I work with. I have the relative freedom to do whatever I want with my art and what I want to do WITHIN my art. With the things I want to explore and what I’m interested in and materials, and all that. That freedom of course is a huge blessing but is sad at the same time. I am then lacking the environment of having and ongoing exchange with other people. Whether you work in a collective or a group.

Alas, it’s always the dichotomy between being independent or in a group. But I think so far it’s working out fine. I’m not in a bad place. I hope this covers it. I hope you’re well. I hope you stay healthy. Love you. When I’m vaccinated I will come to berlin and then I can see you again. Stay safe.”

The BeautifulMind Brand LLC came to life in the country but tropical city of Mobile, Al. All the same the C.E.O., dancer, writer, vagabond, busker, came to life in Northern, Germany. A long way from the gulf shores of Alabama I found my soul and body in and upon the streets of Flensburg, Germany. My voice was found there. My ideas. My warrior soul.

As a busker, you are at its essence an independent artist/creative. What seems maddening to most; the gambling on creative skill, good health, and nice passer byers to exchange money for good energy. Is enough to make any everyday man or woman question the your mental fortitude. That is the beauty of this art form, I suppose. Peering always into the madness that is the social condition and simply going the other way.

Sometimes I wonder how it is he found me.

I rarely had a phone that was connected to wifi. In fact I never organized a prepaid sim card, nor plan with Germany’s Tmobil. I loved/love this about adventure. Getting lost amongst this plain of existence with nothing but yourself and your senses to guide you.

However I digress, Philip a teenager then, (me in my mid 20’s) always found me. He always arrived at my side. We would chat. He would draw and paint, as I moved. At times he would even give me adjectives or missions to complete before my Beats By Dre Boombox depleted batteries.

He’s my sidekick.

It truly is an honor at this moment and times in life (pandemic or not) to provide him and a host of other independent creatives a medium to showcase soul.

Hands to Heart

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