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Main Character Energy: The Sun Still Backs You Up (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 7 for Gen Z)

Lo, in the sky, when the bright sun peeks through,Each face in the feed starts catching that glow;Folks climb on the vibe, all fresh and brand new,And everybody’s out here putting on a show. Then, at the peak, it’s all golden and loud,The world is basically thirsting for light;You’re flying high, feeling iconic and proud,Like … Continue reading Main Character Energy: The Sun Still Backs You Up (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 7 for Gen Z)

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Sunrise, Midlife, and the Damn Reminder to Shine (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 7 for Gen X)

Lo, in the east, the bright sun does its daily flex,And everyone’s eyes turn up like, “Damn, here it comes.”Climbing the sky like some overachieving bastard,It makes the young world lean in and pay attention. But when it’s at its peak, all hot and famous,It’s got that whole “I’m untouchable” vibe going on;So, scoured by … Continue reading Sunrise, Midlife, and the Damn Reminder to Shine (Revisionist Shakespeare – Sonnet 7 for Gen X)

T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot

Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot’s 500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work belongs to the now-iconic “500 series,” a publishing project that treats contemporary craft not as marginal decoration but as a full aesthetic language in its own right. Like its sister volumes on cups, bowls, and vessels, this book is less a traditional monograph … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot

There’s A Dubious Sound Over There

Another view of our meek soul, commenting calmly on something that raises his alarm and fears. He is clearly trying very hard not to give in to panic…There’s A Dubious Sound Over There

The Pesky Nosehairs

Our distinguished gentleman sees himself as the epitome of class, composure, and good grooming. The only feature that consistently troubles him is …The Pesky Nosehairs

Heh, heh, heh. Oh, yeah!

Imagine the shot taken, or drawn right after some mischievous action was taken by the subject. Let your mind wander. So, far my imagination has …Heh, heh, heh. Oh, yeah!

The Usual Mask I Wear

The inspiration for this face was so completely different than the end result, you can’t imagine. My process of drawing a rough outline of the image …The Usual Mask I Wear

The Island (Transformations With Life #12)

During my walk this morning, I deviated through a buggy and bushy field. I came across this tenacious little tree growing in a dry patch. It looked …The Island (Transformations With Life #12)

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #470 – The Colony Of Tiny Flowers

The Colony Of Tiny Flowers Musings of the Artists Mind From far these look like a single fluffy flower, but up close you see the colony of small …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #470 – The Colony Of Tiny Flowers

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #122: Open Perspectives

Open Perspectives: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Playing with the faces to create a …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #122: Open Perspectives