Well, Fall is upon us here in Montreal and while it's my favorite season, I thought I'd share a few reminders of the beauty our summers bring. The Colony of Tiny Flowers I'm All In Rose Marble Rousseau's Inspiration Taking Shelter The Purple Pollinator
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #194 – Paper-Thin 09-001
Paper-Thin 09-001: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #194 – Paper-Thin 09-001
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #193 – Paper-Thin 09-002
Paper-Thin 09-002: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #193 – Paper-Thin 09-002
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #192 – Paper-Thin 09-003
Paper-Thin 09-003: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #192 – Paper-Thin 09-003
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #191 – Paper-Thin 09-004
Paper-Thin 09-004: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #191 – Paper-Thin 09-004
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #190 – Paper-Thin 09-005
Paper-Thin 09-005: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #190 – Paper-Thin 09-005
My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Acrylic Paints
Amsterdam Acrylic Paints: The Review: I’ve chosen Amsterdam because the colors tend to be sharper and more vibrant. Also, it is relatively easy to find them in the more economical tubs, instead of the tubes. When I’m mixing or diluting the paint I’ve often gone for the less expensive Pebeo brand for its better viscosity. … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Acrylic Paints
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #189 – Paper-Thin 09-006
Paper-Thin 09-006: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #189 – Paper-Thin 09-006
Fun Fotos for Friday – What the Muse Inspired
These are a perfect continuation of last week's photos, as they show some of what my Muses have inspired. What do you think and feel when you see these montages? I frequently move my art around and I'm never completely sure why. What do these placements say to you? You'll also find some items that … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – What the Muse Inspired
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #188 – Paper-Thin 09-007
Paper-Thin 09-007: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Someone put the idea of contrast is better in my mind and I have been reaching for it for years. I could blame it on a book by De Chirico and the whole Chiaroscuro movement, but that would be exaggerating the point. I … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #188 – Paper-Thin 09-007
The New Renaissance Mindset 