Category: A Creative Process

The Nod Trio circa 1962:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Something terrible has happened in 1962. The world has been turned on its side. Innocence and optimism seams to have been lost and it is reflected in music and art around the world. Our Nod doesn't know … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #42: The Nod Trio circa 1962

The Nod Trio circa 1959:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Past experience with Nod would indicate that he isn't much of an innovator of style... however, this album cover would lead one to believe he had a heads up on the upcoming psycho-delirium of the 60s. This … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #41: The Nod Trio circa 1959

The Nod Trio Circa 1956:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Nod has embarked on a music career, following the "cool" trends that kids follow in his day. He's cool enough that he has acquired acolytes and formed an acapella group to sing current Pop tunes... What will … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #40: The Nod Trio Circa 1956

Nod leaning to his right:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Here's Nod at the beginning of his life's journey... starting on a path he believes will make him happy. His personal philosophy has him leaning in one direction... will he follow it? Wait and see in the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #39: Nod Leaning To His Right

Nod:  Nod: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Sometimes you just have to let go of the mind and let the hands draw freely... sometimes it turns out to me completely abstract, sometimes the stream of consciousness becomes... well, this. Nod is the beginning of a few stories … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #38: Nod

Winter Wine:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Following the successful feedback I received for my painting, Spring Wine, I decided to start another one, similar to the first... This is the preliminary sketch... I'm not certain what colours I will use, or if I will attempt it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #37: Winter Wine

Crowd:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Walk down any main street in New York during rush hour and you will be confronted with a sea of faces. So many, that if you look carefully you will find every expression imaginable. Indulge in the scary and exhilarating experience … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #36: Crowd

Night Sounds:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Never being content that I've exhausted the possibilities of my Dreamers series, I occasionally let the impulse go and draw new versions... I started taking the music outdoors... I realize that the feelings these pictures evoke in me become more … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #35: Night Sounds