Paper-Thin 09-007: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Someone put the idea of contrast is better in my mind and I have been reaching for it for years. I could blame it on a book by De Chirico and the whole Chiaroscuro movement, but that would be exaggerating the point. I … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #188 – Paper-Thin 09-007
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #187 – Paper-Thin 09-008
Paper-Thin 09-008: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. When you find your stride and let go of the outcomes, magic can happen! This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #187 – Paper-Thin 09-008
Midweek Poems – “I Love my Baby, My Baby Don’t Love Me”… R. Johnson
We can sit and stare at each other for hours, but have nothing to say. We can walk happily hand in hand for miles, but she can’t make love to me. We can tell each other of feelings of love, but hers are stronger in the past and mine are in the present...and future. We … Continue reading Midweek Poems – “I Love my Baby, My Baby Don’t Love Me”… R. Johnson
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #186 – Paper-Thin 09-009
Paper-Thin 09-009: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #186 – Paper-Thin 09-009
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #185 – Paper-Thin 09-010
Paper-Thin 09-010: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Dissatisfaction and boredom can sometimes be great motivators for experimentation. I had purchased some low-firing red clay and it shouldn’t have worked in my usual Cone 6 firings, but I love doing what I’m not supposed to. I had no idea what it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #185 – Paper-Thin 09-010
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #184 – Paper-Thin 09-011
Paper-Thin 09-011: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #184 – Paper-Thin 09-011
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #183 – Paper-Thin 09-012
Paper-Thin 09-012: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked. It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #183 – Paper-Thin 09-012
My Favourite Art Supplies – Canvas: My Favourite Pre-made.
Stretched Canvas: The Review: Sargent brand offers a double primed surface, which allows you to use less paint on the painting and to take advantage of the pure white for building up layers and depth. I think it’s a great bang for the buck! As you get more comfortable with your materials, you may find … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Canvas: My Favourite Pre-made.
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #182 – Paper-Thin 09-013
Paper-Thin 09-013: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #182 – Paper-Thin 09-013
Fun Fotos for Friday – What Inspires The Artist
A little while back, I started taking random pictures of the art spaces around my house. I shot my libraries, studio, display shelves, and where my art ended up through several moves. I had hoped to find a focus on what drives my expressions. I'm not sure I have, yet, but I had a great … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – What Inspires The Artist
The New Renaissance Mindset 