Introduction to Squirrel Math: Art is Nuts

“Squirrels don’t find 80% of the nuts they hide.” This was the headline that inspired this week’s episode. In it, I equate collecting inspiration for your art as akin to a squirrel collection nuts. Art is nuts, and to make it, you must be a little but nutty, too. Welcome to Squirrel Math. Look for it at a university near you. Go behind the scenes of this episode as I discuss the themes and the subject of squirrels and the nuts they collect, here: https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-squirrel/This is an audio reading of the post "Introduction to Squirrel Math: Art is Nuts” originally published on August 07, 2024. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/introduction-to-squirrel-math-art/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