Your essay reminds me of the book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey. He writes about the the daily routines of over 150 creative people—writers, painters, and music. I’ve tried to figure out the secret but it seems that everyone has something different to practice their craft. Love reading about this stuff— thanks for sharing your rituals.
Danny, your essays always impact me in a meaningful way. Even if they seem simple at first - describing a writer who orders a chocolate shake everyday at 2:30 - the message they carry is simply profound and provides a creative spark. Thank you for sharing your creativity and routine, it makes the world a better place. (From your pal who also attend Lahore American School).
Wonderful. I've been watching your videos off and on for a while, and really enjoy them. I just learned about your essays, so here I am LOL. You are inspiring, no doubt. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you put out next.
re: being a little OCD...my first professor in grad school said, "it's functional to be more than a little compulsive in order to get through grad school". To keep up your schedule, ya kinda need to be. Wow, every other year a book!
I am the very model of a major general's daughter (apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan). I think that is why, although I consider myself to be a free spirit, I too adore a regular practice. This is the first year in seven that I've not done inktober. I might do it in November. Not being on Instagram makes it less compulsive. Two uniforms come to mind - Picasso's striped top and baggy pants and Bill Cunningham with his black sneakers, and blue workman's jacket. I think uniforms and routines (9 coffee beans, a special chair) cue our psyche that it is time to create.
Home from Paris I need to register my own routines.
Every Friday morning, 6am, coffee brewing, open the blinds, get comfortable and read Danny’s Essays, draw or write for an hour plus and it’s the beginning of my weekend. I genuinely look forward to it. Thank you for sharing your words. Tom
Hi Danny - thank you for being on Substack now, it will be much easier for me to follow your essays! I do love routines, and I live by the clock, even though I am retired now and time is flexible. BUT- this way of life gives me an hour every day for art, from 9pm to 10pm, after dinner and the washing up. It works for me!
I'm so in tune with your writing/thinking, I enjoy reading your insightful thoughts. Here's a little book that speaks to the rituals of famous creative people. I may have even been steered onto this book a few years ago by you!
You’re a breath of fresh air. I feel uplifted and inspired when I read your essays. You are my virtual
Friend . Thank you
I'm so pleased! Thank you for your kind words, Jean.
Your essay reminds me of the book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey. He writes about the the daily routines of over 150 creative people—writers, painters, and music. I’ve tried to figure out the secret but it seems that everyone has something different to practice their craft. Love reading about this stuff— thanks for sharing your rituals.
That book is wonderful!
I love this essay, Danny. Thank you!
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Danny, your essays always impact me in a meaningful way. Even if they seem simple at first - describing a writer who orders a chocolate shake everyday at 2:30 - the message they carry is simply profound and provides a creative spark. Thank you for sharing your creativity and routine, it makes the world a better place. (From your pal who also attend Lahore American School).
A fellow Lahori! Thanks for your kind comments.
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Wonderful. I've been watching your videos off and on for a while, and really enjoy them. I just learned about your essays, so here I am LOL. You are inspiring, no doubt. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you put out next.
I’m so glad to share another medium with you! Next you can read my books, listen to my old podcast, watch my Broadway show…
Love this! I can hear your voice as I read. Good advice for us creatives. 😊
re: being a little OCD...my first professor in grad school said, "it's functional to be more than a little compulsive in order to get through grad school". To keep up your schedule, ya kinda need to be. Wow, every other year a book!
Kate
Is that a lot or little? Asking for Steven King. And JRRMartin.
thank you
very good and inspiring thoughts about the values of schedules and routines...i'm saving this essay for my own future reference (to REMIND me!)
Great idea!
Love it!! Art always seems to get shoved to the bottom of my to do list. Your emails and posts ard so helpful. Thank you Danny
Oh good! I hope I help art climb your charts.
Thanks!
I am the very model of a major general's daughter (apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan). I think that is why, although I consider myself to be a free spirit, I too adore a regular practice. This is the first year in seven that I've not done inktober. I might do it in November. Not being on Instagram makes it less compulsive. Two uniforms come to mind - Picasso's striped top and baggy pants and Bill Cunningham with his black sneakers, and blue workman's jacket. I think uniforms and routines (9 coffee beans, a special chair) cue our psyche that it is time to create.
Home from Paris I need to register my own routines.
You are enormously productive, Jan, as a writer and artist. I'm not surprised that some sort of routine underpins it.
Every Friday morning, 6am, coffee brewing, open the blinds, get comfortable and read Danny’s Essays, draw or write for an hour plus and it’s the beginning of my weekend. I genuinely look forward to it. Thank you for sharing your words. Tom
I'm glad to be a part of your routine!
Love reading your essays. I relate so much to your topics and your style is easy to read ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad they're helpful!
James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade also wore uniforms when they went out sketching together. I think Gurney still does.
I love their book, recently rereleased.
Hi Danny - thank you for being on Substack now, it will be much easier for me to follow your essays! I do love routines, and I live by the clock, even though I am retired now and time is flexible. BUT- this way of life gives me an hour every day for art, from 9pm to 10pm, after dinner and the washing up. It works for me!
You’re a night bird!
I'm so in tune with your writing/thinking, I enjoy reading your insightful thoughts. Here's a little book that speaks to the rituals of famous creative people. I may have even been steered onto this book a few years ago by you!
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey
I devoured that book!