500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #361 – Al Ain Desert #41

Al Ain Desert #41 Imaginings from what is perceived: I stood on a sand dune and looked through my camera at the dramatically changing sky as the sun was setting. I took over a hundred shots in rapid succession and still couldn’t believe how fast and complete the changes in the sky occurred from second … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #361 – Al Ain Desert #41

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #360 – A Morning Sun

A Morning Sun Imaginings from what is perceived: Point your camera at the sun, set the shutter speed a little slower, and the repetition to high. In the midst of all those shots, I got this bruised sky. While it’s not as obvious as I’d like, there are pinks and yellows weaved into the blues, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #360 – A Morning Sun

Adventures In Veggieland

A special thank you to all our guinea pigs... I mean former meat-lovers... Umm, Err, Friends, I mean... who courageously accepted our invitation to a meatless feast. Sawsan & I have been bragging and babbling on enthusiastically for weeks about how much our food options have exploded since embracing a more vegetarian lifestyle. I Guess … Continue reading Adventures In Veggieland

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #359 – Vignettes – Winter Flowers

Vignettes - Winter Flowers Imaginings from what is perceived: Some plants still seem to grow in the winter fields around my house. I image them glowing with eldritch light in the moonlit night. Perhaps they only grow in the moonlight and are made of ice themselves. What inspires an artist? “All they see” is the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #359 – Vignettes – Winter Flowers

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #358 – The Dead Show Life At Dusk

The Dead Show Life At Dusk Imaginings from what is perceived: It's December 23rd; the uncharacteristic warmth has eliminated the snow and changed the sunset lighting. the flora wants to sleep and be dead, but something has it confused.  It seems to reflect a light not seen in summer, nor usual in the winter; it's … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #358 – The Dead Show Life At Dusk

The Zone Newsletter ed. #6

Following a Dream

For many years I've dreamt of having a boutique gallery that sells beautiful decorations, furniture, and art. The focus is on the use of salvaged items, found objects, recycled materials, and discarded treasures. About a year ago I wrote down the name of my gallery and stuck it on my wall: FOUND. This idea has … Continue reading Following a Dream

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #357 – Spring Morning Fog

Spring Morning Fog Imaginings from what is perceived: The Spring in Montreal is an amazing time of year. The snow is melting and the permafrost is receding to release an abundance of humidity into the air. The fog fights with the sun to build an atmosphere of sheer Halloween creepiness, only this almost never occurs … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #357 – Spring Morning Fog