This year I decided to plant as many colors as possible to attract pollinators to the garden. The range of colors surpassed my expectations and so did the variety of pollinators. Please let me know what you think of these in the comments. The Sound and The Fury Uncertain Edibility Wallflower Rhymes With Orange Dreaming … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – Garden Flowers pt. 4
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #175 – Crooked
Crooked: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This is one of my first attempts at cubist sculpture. My mentor was showing us how to assemble textured forms and I loved it so much, I made a whole bunch of them. It’s more abstract, and well glazed than many others I completed … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #175 – Crooked
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #174 – Pub Folk #5
Pub Folk #5: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. As I often do when finishing a series of large sculptures, or deciding to start some new experimentation, I make a series of shot glasses. I opted away from my usual faces for this series of shot glasses. Using a new glaze … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #174 – Pub Folk #5
Midweek Poems – When a Dally Dillies
When a dally dillies It’s quite uncommon for flowers to wilt, if the staring cow curls its tongue Too much, too soon even I need the limits of space and time unlimited the boat cuts through the blue Finally the clouds float over me in friendly waves Goodbye rational thought goodbye by M. Perron (Originally … Continue reading Midweek Poems – When a Dally Dillies
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #173 – Ships 07
Ships 07: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These were created while showing my Father how to use slabs to make pottery. He took a class with me and loved his coil-built pots, but was curious about how I did my slab-work, so I showed him. He still prefers coiling. These … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #173 – Ships 07
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #172 – Spontaneous 08-033:
Spontaneous 08-033: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Ships sailing from some Industrial revolution era port… what do you see? These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... it turns out it's the mistakes that define the amazing results... I focused on what caused those mistakes and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #172 – Spontaneous 08-033:
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #171 – Spontaneous 08-032
Spontaneous 08-032: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. The spontaneous shapes were fun all by themselves, and when I found my special glazing method, the attention they got from others pushed me to make dozens of these odd shapes. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #171 – Spontaneous 08-032
Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
Preface: I recently reread this amazing book and felt compelled to share my revised review on it. This book deserves to be read! A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Warning! This book can change your life. It can change the way you see yourself, the universe, and how you fit into … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
Spontaneous 08-029: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... it turns out it's the mistakes that define the amazing results... I focused on what caused those mistakes and used them in creating my finishes. I'm very proud of the results… … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
Liquitex Basics Gesso Surface Prep Medium: The Review: I’ve tried all sorts of gesso and almost all work the same for me. This is an economical format and has been the best bang for my buck when I need it. I don’t suggest you mix it with paints or tints, but if I’m honest, I … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
The New Renaissance Mindset 