I’d sit at my desk My black cork bulletin board covered with dated notes I found impossible to remember I’d sit in my easy chair My natural white pine bookshelves adorned with living volumes I found endlessly enthusiastic. I’d sit on my carpet My fish filled aquarium surrounded with fingerprinted glass, I found watching me. … Continue reading Where I live
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #91: The Cactus
The Cactus: The History: Here’s my story on this… Influenced by Oaxacan art and illustrations I was studying... I believe that even the prickly cactus needs company… I was also loving a book of illustrations by Richard Stine and spending time in the local libraries going over several illustration books… considering this as a possible … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #91: The Cactus
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #90: The Hollow Men 88 – Bird
The Hollow Men 88 - Bird: The History: Here’s my story on this… I have to blame this one on Monty Python’s Parrot Skit. There goes my absurdist imagination again. The Hollow Men were inspired from a poem of the same name by T.S. Elliot There are perhaps other influences that rattled my subconscious when … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #90: The Hollow Men 88 – Bird
The Renaissance Soul by M. Lobenstine (Monday’s Movers)
The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One by Margaret Lobenstine I can't begin to describe the blessing of having found and read this book. On this journey of self-discovery, we are taking it has leaped me forward in ways I newly realize daily. It is written with love, … Continue reading The Renaissance Soul by M. Lobenstine (Monday’s Movers)
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #89: The Hollow Men 88 – Castle
The Hollow Men 88 - Castle: The History: Here’s my story on this… The castle aspect feels obvious to me, but it probably isn’t. Imagine the portcullis of a fortress, as the gate rises, the view inside is an expanding tunnel. Fill it with people rushing out. Come to think of it, this is much … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #89: The Hollow Men 88 – Castle
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #88: The Hollow Men 88 – Dog
The Hollow Men 88 - Dog: The History: There’s a story on this… Made about the same time as a series of poetry observations called Mall People. I saw several people in this affluent mall with their tiny dogs and my imagination flew into a world of absurdism. The Hollow Men were inspired by a … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #88: The Hollow Men 88 – Dog
My Favourite Art Supplies: Crayons Are For Your Inner Child Too!
Crayola 96 Crayons: The Review: Wax crayons are versatile if you allow yourself to try them. You can blend colors and tones, and with a little practice, make lines as fine and crisp as you like. Using them on textured papers enhances the layers of the to work. The light that lives in the crevices … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Crayons Are For Your Inner Child Too!
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
I am overjoyed to speak to you today about Acappella & barbershop, by way of my dear friend, Berel Weiner, President Island City Chorus and the passionate base of his quartet & chorus. Let me start with paraphrasing Berel’s vision for this joyful musical experience. I only tweaked the words, a little. wink, wink The … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #87: The Hollow Men 88 – Faces
The Hollow Men 88 - Faces: The History: There’s a story on this… At one point all I could imagine were these Hollow Men faces… Overwhelming me. Floating in and out of my thoughts. I thought I recognized them everywhere. The Hollow Men were inspired by a poem of the same name by T.S. Elliot … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #87: The Hollow Men 88 – Faces
Fun Photos for Friday (The Garden…so far this year. Part One)
All the fussing and tending is starting to pay off. For years I've been trimming old plants and hoping the flowers would come back. Adding new shrubs and praying for them to grow like the pictures that inspired me to pick them. Well, here are a few of my early successes and it's still Spring. The New … Continue reading Fun Photos for Friday (The Garden…so far this year. Part One)
The New Renaissance Mindset 