Vera Koo’s love of the arts is ever present in her writings and social media accounts. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve seen photos or read about her visits to museums and live theater, only to further research them on my own. She has always inspired me to seek out similar types of experiences during my own travels. The following are three of her past articles that may also inspire you to immerse yourself in the arts in your life.
On this specific trip to Broadway in New York City, Vera recounts characters from the plays she attended and how they relate to her life.
“We should all surround ourselves with motivated, talented people. That doesn’t require trips to New York, either. Talented, uplifting people can be found throughout the world and in all walks of life.”
We can all learn and be inspired by others. Being around other smart, talented, motivated and happy people will spark us to improve our own lives.”
Only Vera could delve this deeply into her soul while reflecting on her theater experience and offer so many short motivational quotes. You’ll want to read all of them in her article “What I Learned on Broadway.”
Vera added the play King Lear to her itinerary on another trip to New York City as a challenge to herself.
“At the end of the Broadway tour, our group discussed the shows we had seen. Normally, I am afraid to raise my hand and speak in front of people, and we had a group of about 50 assembled. Most were more educated and knowledgeable about theater than me. But I decided to share my experience and told the group how ‘King Lear’ impacted me. I told them that I thought I might fall asleep and snuck in candy, but walked away loving the show.”
At the end of “What I Learned from Glenda Jackson and ‘King Lear,’ Vera shares two lessons she learned from her experience that you may want to apply in your own life.
Vera digs deep into her imagination when she views a painting showing a 17th-century young Russian bride preparing for her wedding.
“As I have aged, I look at art differently than I did as a student. I am less focused on composition and more in touch with emotion. I am not thinking so much about line quality or light effects as I consume art, and I am more focused on what the people must be feeling and thinking.”
In my college career, I took both art history and graphic design courses, so I was intrigued to find out what type of artist Vera considered herself. When I read “How I Evolved into Being a Different Artist,” I was reminded of some of my art history courses and tours of Kent State University’s fashion museum.
Here are more collections of Vera’s writings surrounding the theme of being open to new experiences:
Advice from Ancient Chinese Culture
Travel Highlights from Around the Globe
Video Highlights of Vera’s Shooting Career
Find all Vera’s posts here.
Visit Vera’s website here.
Follow Vera on social media:
Instagram @officialverakoo
Facebook @officialVeraKoo
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
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