Speed of Life

John Lewis Verified account  ‏ @ repjohnlewis     3m 3 minutes ago Today is # NationalVoterRegistrationDay - I was beaten, left bloody & unconscious so that every person could register and vote. Do your part. "Register. Vote. Go out and get engaged!” — @JoeBiden #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

Speaking at UCLA today on Art and Social Justice. Brought my #BlackLivesMatter inspired painting along. Excited to share my thoughts and experiences with the N250 class. Thanks to Dr Pavlish and my alma mater for making me feel at home.

by Gregg Chadwick Ed Catmull's " Creativity, Inc. " is much like the films of Pixar itself: a balanced mix of sheer enthusiasm and careful planning. Catmull writes,"The thesis of this book is that there are many blocks to creativity, but there are active steps we can take to protect the creative process." Catmull writes about the history and vision of Pixar as well as the strategies and mechanisms that have kept the creativity flowing for an amazing run of great animated films - second only in my mind to the stunning work of the Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and his Ghibli film studios. Cattmull's book is a must read for anyone involved in the arts. From painters, to writers, to actors, to musicians, to film-makers, to game designers - all will benefit immensely from Catmull's encouragement to embrace the unknown while learning to communicate creatively. Link here: Creativity, Inc 

Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine's book "Stronger Together" begins with a powerful statement: "It has been said that America is great because America is good." Clinton and Kaine agree with that statement as do I. The book continues and reminds us that,"we face our fair share of threats and challenges." The strength of this 249 page volume is the detailed description of policy suggestions that carry the knowledge that the United States is a country of good as it creates positive change for the benefit of all its citizens. "Stronger Together" outlines investments in job growth, clean energy, debt free college plans, reining in Wall Street, equal pay for women, expanded health coverage, LGBT rights, open internet, expanded K-12 education, fair immigration reform, national defense, women's health and reproductive rights, and more. Hillary writes, "Americans don't say:"I alone can fix it." We say: "We'll fix it tog...

by Gregg Chadwick Dad (General Robert J. Chadwick USMC) circa 1978 photo courtesy USMC Peter Clothier  asked me a while ago to contribute to his series of Boyhood Memories which he is posting on his new blog site - http://www.boyhoodmoments.com/2016/09/hop-on-pop.html  and eventually working into a book.  I finally finished my story and it has prompted me to continue writing about my life as an artist.  Growing up as the kid of a USMC officer during the Vietnam era inspired me in unique ways. Please have a read and let me know what you think. Also spend some time  on Peter's site.  Masami Teraoka  's piece is timeless and magical and  Michael Provart  's writing is funny and poignant.  Peter Clothier  also adds his own childhood memories into the mix. Every story Peter has received is rich in memory.  Peter introduces my story with the following: "HOP ON POP Here's another "absent father" piece, this one w...

by Gregg Chadwick Today on CBS Sunday morning, Bruce Springsteen spoke candidly about his upcoming autobiography, Born to Run , in a conversation with reporter Anthony Mason. Below is the full video and a few highlights from the interview. Full story can be found at: Bruce Springsteen,"I'm still in love with playing."  Thanks to CBS Sunday Morning for this insightful glimpse into the man and his art. Bruce Springsteen has been singing about his own life and times for more than 40 years. Now’s he’s written about them as well. Here is our own music man, Anthony Mason: In the final dates of his international tour that ended this past week, Bruce Springsteen played one four-hour gig after another. How can he keep doing that? “I’m conditioned to do it from many, many years of experience. Don’t try it at home, kids!” he warned. It’s the one arena where the singer, who turns 67 next week, can control the clock: “You’re looking for a particular mome...

Gregg Chadwick The Artist (Joseph Beuys) Oil on Linen 24.00 x 30.00 in 61.0 x 76.2 cm Unique Work This work is signed, titled, and dated on verso. Honored to have my art recognized by @artspace as a featured artist! Link here: http://www. artspace.com /   and here:  http://www.artspace.com/gregg-chadwick Follow This Artist Below you will find a rarely featured video by the artist Joseph Beuys from 1982.