beauty, inspiration, et al.

as i was considering the new blog template i have chosen for threshingfloor i was reminded of a conversation with fellow vigilante poet Luke about creating art and the actual artistry of the instruments used to create.

as for the blog template, i believe wholeheartedly that the actual template used will affect the artistry of what i put on it; the appearance of the blog will influence the quality of the posts.

Luke made the corresponding argument to this regarding his Martin acoustic guitar some years back; contending that he created better, more artful music on his Martin than on a guitar of lesser quality. And he was not speaking in terms of tonal quality.

so in a nod to Luke, i agree.

The interdependency of beauty, inspiration, truth and creation in artistic endeavors cannot be overemphasized. There is a symbiotic relationship among the four and they are equally enhanced by one another.

It fits, really. Creation has been designed to function as an integrated whole. We see this as well in humans themselves; and it is one reason God called for us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.