making art - Jack Cheng

Fine Islamic ornament under a domed outdoor structure in Istanbul. Golds and colors glowing in ethereal light.

#414: All Work is Care Work

Caring for self and others, a unified theory of f—ks, making time for beauty.

Street with trees in median, clear sky, red lights at intersection.

#391: A Columbus Jaunt

Maurice Sendak and cultural/personal punch bowls.

Tied Arch Bridge getting ready to be moved over I-94. Red cranes and tracks, Fisher Building in background.

#374: On AI-Assisted Writing

Cybernetic hero journeys and “artists” vs “creators”.

Still cloud in blue sky, trees speeding by.

#344: Juggling

A different approach toward balance.

#323: For Yourself and Others

#323: For Yourself and Others

Being a steward for creative projects.

Iron Goddess of Mercy at Jing'an Temple

#273: An Artist on Your Terms

Who gets to define your art?

Empty blue basketball court, wet pavement.

#269: Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer

What I tell students at the schools I'm visiting.

#183: On Independence, Part 3

#183: On Independence, Part 3

Foggy black and white. Group of ghost tourist under streetlamp.

#182: On Independence, Part 2

View of valley from trail, white mottled clouds.

#181: On Independence, Part 1

#180: Appreciating the Hangover

#180: Appreciating the Hangover

Night shot. Street lamp through textured glass window.

#179: What Endures

#6: The Part That Loves

Sharing out of love versus the desire to be loved.