Vignettes - First Snow 1 Imaginings from what is perceived: Snow on Sumac flowers On a drive by a local field, I noticed bright splashes of colors...it was right after the first snow of winter; there was the little sun to shine on them, but they did shine... I went to investigate with my camera … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #308 – Vignettes – First Snow 1
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #307 – Red Hots
Red Hots Imaginings from what is perceived: This brings me back to my Nonna's kitchen. There was always a string of these drying in the window. So, guess what I did? I strung them up and they are now drying in my window. I can't wait to make a nice penne arrabiatta with these! Hint, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #307 – Red Hots
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #306 – Ready To Sizzle
Ready To Sizzle Imaginings from what is perceived: There are to be soaked in salt water, and slowly roasted over a charcoal grill, cooled down in the sun, and then bottled in pure olive oil, to be used as a chili oil. Their flavor is as sharp as their colors. I remember seeing these hanging … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #306 – Ready To Sizzle
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #305 – Organic Beets
Organic Beets Imaginings from what is perceived: These are perhaps some of the ugliest beets ever, and they are a fantastic array of colours... blemishes, dirt, fungus spots, and hairy roots... any yet, I know how delicious these will be when baked with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic; thinly shaved it into a salad with … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #305 – Organic Beets
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #304 – ‘shrooms
‘shrooms Imaginings from what is perceived: On a recent visit to our local produce vendor, I found a huge bin full of delicious fungi. The lighting was awesome for a b&w photo. These will make a very nice omelet with aged cheddar and fresh chilies. I obviously played a little with sharpness and exposure and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #304 – ‘shrooms
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #303 – Sunbathing Spider
Sunbathing Spider Imaginings from what is perceived: The kids have returned to school, the tomatoes are almost all ripened and collected, and these creepy buggers are all over the place. A sure sign that fall is coming soon and we will be finding some of them indoors. In the meantime, let her soak up all … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #303 – Sunbathing Spider
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 14 – Photographic Memories
Part 14 - Photographic Memories Taking pictures has become a wonderful source of inspiration. It fuels my creativity and allows me to capture images and thoughts in a way I can't from drawing. The pictures often get translated into many of my paintings in very subtle ways.They gift me with different & multiple perspectives of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 14 – Photographic Memories
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again
Sir Galahad Rides Again The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… The valiant knight rides by in a flurry of flags and colors. His vestments overflow onto those of his matching stead and the whole vision becomes a possible emblem for some future coat of arms. Perhaps this is the partial … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again
My Favourite Art Supplies – Ceramist’s Brushes
Brushes & applicators: I found that Calligraphy Brushes & Bamboo Brushes worked the best and I indulged in a variety of big ones. They hold much more glaze and helped me achieve more uniform coatings when I wasn’t dipping the bisqued pieces. They also allowed me the finer tips for greater details when wanted. You … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Ceramist’s Brushes
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #301 – Harlequin Abstracted
Harlequin Abstracted The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Fix an image in your mind's eye, allow yourself to believe it becomes plastic, fluid... The slightest movement of your inner eye pushes the colors around and in upon itself... the borders stay sharp, but the original image remains a memory in … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #301 – Harlequin Abstracted
The New Renaissance Mindset 