See more of Montreal Walls... The foundations and corner stones around the older edifices of the city often seem incongruent with the buildings they support and I'm sure if I were to do a little research, I'd find images of the original structures. I often let my imagination run free and wonder if the original … Continue reading Grates or Gates – Montreal Walls – Ten
Old Materials Are Still More Beautiful – Five – Montreal Walls Project
See the following posts for the first 8 wall photos: One - An intro to Wabi-Sabi; Two - Wabi Sabi Reds; Three - Remnants; Four - Natural Variations; Six - Bricks; Seven - Giving In; Eight - Imperfect Beauty; Nine - Textured Landscapes. Oddly, I am unable to locate the fifth posting. So, I will … Continue reading Old Materials Are Still More Beautiful – Five – Montreal Walls Project
The terrace garden: a snapshot
Having moved into a waterside condo this past year was a big decision… where do I put my summer energy if I have no garden to play in? We’ve planted a few small things this year: tomatoes, eggplants, kale, peppers, herbs… they are growing slowly.
Gray Sunshine
I'm always searching for inspirations with my camera in hand... I often capture sights that I have no clue what will develop from them... I only know they feel wonderful to look at and touch some cord inside... this one may become a painting, it may become a new piece of pottery... whatever it inspires, … Continue reading Gray Sunshine
Creative Blocks – Goya Squares Continued
Quite some time ago, before Covid... my drawing teacher asked us to do what he called Goya Squares. The premise is that he cut of (photocopies) of famous Goya etchings into 1" squares; we were to take between one to three of them, place them on a large white sheet of paper and draw outwards … Continue reading Creative Blocks – Goya Squares Continued
Creative Blocks – Carving out an inspiration
I've been trying to get myself into a creative mood, as you know from my last few postings...One of the ways was to set up some materials for projects to do over my Summer break from teaching. So, I've been scavenging for materials and finding discarded bits and bobs, including this small chink of soapstone … Continue reading Creative Blocks – Carving out an inspiration
Creative Blocks – Grey Sunshine
We can find the most amazing things to see when walking to clear the mind. Concrete has always fascinated me, literally. The greys are almost always warm when dry and they feel both solid and ephemeral at the same time... as if they could be crumbled to dust with an unexpected tap to the right … Continue reading Creative Blocks – Grey Sunshine
Creative Block – Inspiration in unlikely places
With my last posting still whispering (more like a loud nagging) in my ears to get creative, I've been trying to take my quiet moments to see what's around me. Not just looking and not searching... letting myself see what presents itself. Of course something presented itself in the bathroom. If your reaction is "YUCK", … Continue reading Creative Block – Inspiration in unlikely places
Creative Block – Let Inspiration find you
I'm not complaining, but it's been a struggle to get creative lately; I have lists and post-its full of ideas, but just don't feel like making them happen. Well, that's not entirely true... I lack the motivation to make them happen. Instead, I find myself filling the creative emptiness with TV, retail therapy, reading (sadly, … Continue reading Creative Block – Let Inspiration find you
Getting Back on The Horse – Where to start?
It feels like months since I've written anything personal and made any personal artwork. All my mind, time, and energy has been dedicated to teaching and finishing my BFA Specialization in Art Education & Teaching License. My overthinking and imposter syndrome fiercely kicking in during evaluations, which went over with great responses from my mentors … Continue reading Getting Back on The Horse – Where to start?
The New Renaissance Mindset 