Melting 07-030: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This one could also be considered as part of my ships series.... The Meltings are an organic partnership between hand and material... a study of respecting the other's influence and a total abandon to trusting the outcome, whatever it may turn into... the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #157 – Melting 07-030
My Favourite Art Supplies: Do You Want To Play With Paperboard?
Crescent Cardboard Sheets: The Review: I’ve had leftover sheets from a variety of sources, including reused packaging materials, but the colors often get muted or the paper falls apart under the acrylic and water. So I splurged on some professional paper and got excellent color retention and absorption. If you look hard enough and want … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Do You Want To Play With Paperboard?
Saturday’s Supplies – Scraps: Play To Your Heart’s Content!
Plywood Sheet: Taken from scrap I had around the house. Available from any hardware store… look in their cutting section for scrap pieces being liquidated. If you have construction sites nearby, go ask for scraps there too. Finally, there are more and more EcoCenters popping up and they tend to have tons… literally tons of … Continue reading Saturday’s Supplies – Scraps: Play To Your Heart’s Content!
My Favourite Art Supplies: Paper – The Best Big Pad
Canson Biggie Sketch Pads 18 In. X 24 In.: The Review: This paper is awesome. It has a semi-smooth surface and is sturdy enough to take some rough strokes. It is miles above newsprint, which has its own beauty. It is like having a smooth watercolor paper. I’ve also used this for gouache and acrylic … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Paper – The Best Big Pad
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #125: Pub Folk #2
Pub Folk #2: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… I felt a new beginning coming on; a new series formulating in my imagination. I would make a small batch of shot glasses to hand out as gifts... they would be a sort of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #125: Pub Folk #2
Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden Of Strange Fruit
Name: Mother Nature Profession: Artists I've started noticing the beauty and unique oddness of things growing all around me in gardens. Nature has its own sense of artistry and storytelling. Enjoy. The Colony: What lives in these little mushroom structures? Starting From The Bottom: Each artist follows certain techniques until they master their style, then they … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden Of Strange Fruit
Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds
Hidden ghosts and imaginings at the St-James Cemetary Cemeteries are wonderfully peaceful places to reflect and let our imaginations run wild. On this partially cloudy day, I wandered about and took dozens of pictures. Some obviously creepy, others creepy with some help. This is a little collection of creepy imaginings. Enjoy. Dandelion: The little bug clinging to … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds
The Hudson UFO!?! (Fun Fotos for Friday)
What the heck was this? I was sitting outside the creepy old St-James Cemetery in Hudson, minding my own damn business when all of a sudden this damn thing flew across the sky! It must have flown right over my car because the radio stopped. I remember because I was singing along with Heart of Soul by … Continue reading The Hudson UFO!?! (Fun Fotos for Friday)
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!
My Favourite Art Supplies: Finding that Good Printer
Canon PIXMA MX492 Inkjet Printer: The Review: For me, this has been the easiest to use for cleaning and cartridge replacement. It works reasonably well with recycled inks and the wireless is easy to set-up. The Canon has worked best for me on ink usage. With replacement cartridges in the $50 range. Shop around, as … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Finding that Good Printer
The New Renaissance Mindset 