All Swim, No Sink Found in Artist DNA

Is it an impulse to make art? Instinct maybe? And if you stop, do you stop being an artist? In this episode, I explore the idea of the artist’s DNA, so to speak, and come to the conclusion that just like fish, we cannot stop swimming. It was inspired by this article: “DNA Test Fails to Find Any Tuna in Subway Tuna Sandwiches”This is an audio reading of the post "All Swim, No Sink Found in Artist DNA" originally published on July 5, 2021. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/swim/Support the showAbout Field of StreamsThis podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.' Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here