‘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
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #300 – More For Mark
More For Mark The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… More on the explorations towards fully understanding Mark Rothko... or maybe myself. I played with more texturing and layering on this one, and included a pearly black to achieve a steel frame look. The light dances across this as it moves … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #300 – More For Mark
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #299 – Tribute to M. R.
Tribute to M. R. The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Inspired by Mark Rothko’s works. Over the past few years, I’ve been looking more at his work and trying to understand why it moves me. I got it during an episode of Mad Men, where one hangs in Bertram Cooper’s … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #299 – Tribute to M. R.
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #298 – I See Through You
I See Through You The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… After the storm, the clouds disperse and I see you… Well before the movie, but I was reading The Lord of the Rings at the time. This is my romantic reinterpretation of Sauron speaking to Pippin in the Palantir. The … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #298 – I See Through You
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #297 – Seascapes
Seascapes The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, I found an abundance of remnants of humanity. Items such as sea glass, shards of tile and brick, polished smooth from years of rolling in the sands of the sea, along with the variety of plants … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #297 – Seascapes
The New Renaissance Mindset 