BOBBY FORD STUDIOS

A new era and platform

What happens when we abandon the artifice and superficial bullshit as artists, writers, and creative problem solvers? All that remains is the naked, authentic soul in the mirror. Maybe, just maybe, that is where we find our best work. I hope my practice offers you refuge. A safe place to be yourself and unshackle your voice. Welcome to Bobby Ford Studios.

MY WORK

As an artist, I experience the world around me through a kaleidoscope of prisms. Colors. Details. Nuance. I cherish the chaos, surfing it as a continuous wave. Total surrender! My primal nature exists beyond the conventional world. But alas, my craft demands discipline. Chaos needs a master, lest it swallow me whole.

One day, I happened upon a tiny stunned bird in the middle of the road. As I gently scooped it up, shuttling it to safety, it violently trembled. “It’s ok,” I gently whispered to my rescue. “I’ve sat alone in the street, too.” The magic of life is ever present. All we need to do is our eyes.

My work explores the intersection between trauma, human connection, and artistic expression. In that space and within those worlds, I find healing. Hope. The wonder that fills me with joy, and keeps me curious. Fancy a cup of tea?

CAN I LEND A HAND?

Sure, I have thousands of hours as a consultant and professional creative. Expertise matters. But, the guru vibe lacks imagination and thick with ego. An audaciously authentic chat. That’s the ticket! Fellow travelers, you and I. The deeply human work of being truly heard and understood. No easy task! But, we’ll figure it out. Let’s just talk. Let’s begin the journey.

FOUR LIFE LESSONS

In 2022, I decided to self-publish a book. What an ordeal that turned out to be! It took two years and 38,000 words to write. Every ounce of my being bled onto the page. It was never my goal to become famous or publish a bestseller. But I needed my words to matter because I needed my story to matter. It was a hard fall.

How to describe the experience? It was the most soul-crushing failure of my career, but it also was intoxicating. The process. The journey. Life lessons with heft, poetically etched. I left it all on the page. People loved the writing, but the structure was a hot mess. Still, four of the eight chapters rose from the ashes and spoke to people on a rather deep level. I offer them below. May they speak to you, too.

MY BIO & CREATOR STATEMENT

The path is life. Walking that path is a reverent act. Each minute matters. The daily dance has a rhythm. An ebb and flow. The music of meaningful existence is found in moments. Tender moments. Brave moments. Our souls stir. The right things get done. What does it all mean? A poignant question for the rest stops along the way. Easy answers do not exist. We find ourselves in the gray. Life unfolds one chapter at a time. Exist within your story. Grab the pen. Write your narrative.

OUR COHORT

Although substack is primarily home to my podcast, I created a section (Our Cohort) to slowly start building a safe space to grow our progressive leaning tribe of creative minds. All types of creative minds! Drop by and introduce yourself.

• Creative entrepreneurs

• Artists and writers

• Changemakers

• Freelancers

• Coaches and consultants

• B Corps

• Activists

• Therapists

Anyone hungry to unshackle their voice!

Thanks for hanging out!
Bobby Ford