Blue Man: I Love Myself: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… The Blue Man series was an extension of my Blues paintings... full of music, movement, and joy... I believe this one is living in Scottsdale, AZ. Built on a concept of self-awareness … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #136: Blue Man: I Love Myself
Fun Fotos For Fridays – Celebrating Montreal at 375
I was invited to witness an amazing tribute to our fair city and it rekindles my love for it. The show is called Montreal Avudo. If you can get tickets, you must see it. It is spectacular! The show incorporated laser projection, water fountains, shipping containers, and gorgeous music together to tell the story of Montreal … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Fridays – Celebrating Montreal at 375
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #135: Picasso
Picasso: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Scraps and spontaneity push the limits of form... this is part of my Faces series, with a very obvious influence… The Technique: How I did this awesomeness! Using a Cone 6 stoneware, I rolled out slabs … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #135: Picasso
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing The Great Russian Ballet
Recently, my dear friend, Paul L., introduced me to a cultural phenomenon of outstanding beauty and eloquence. He introduced me to The Great Russian Ballet! I am so very grateful for this gift that I have to share it with YOU! I’ve been a fan of ballet since I first saw a professional group in … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing The Great Russian Ballet
The 13th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
Focus of the session… Understanding disappointment Question: What is your default way of being when you realize your results are not the way you want? Answer: Disappointed & discouraged! Question: What does that feel like? Answer: I dive right in on new projects and feel regret at showing my enthusiasm and fear of judgment if … Continue reading The 13th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #134: Long Face: I Had a Thought
Long Face: I Had a Thought: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… The funny thing about the movement and curves on this is that it really appears to be moving, or melting before your eyes… I wanted to create a wisp of smoke. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #134: Long Face: I Had a Thought
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #133: Long Faces #2
Long Faces #2: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… The porcelain gave me another feel and allowed me to see that the purity of the clay is part of the beauty… I needed to find the ghosts within or release them, from the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #133: Long Faces #2
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #132: The Discussion To Save The World
The Discussion To Save The World: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Inspired by and dedicated to all those little old men, sitting together in the cafes, solving the world's ills with animated conversation. Easter Island images, Tiki iconography, and African masks started … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #132: The Discussion To Save The World
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #131: The Quintet
The Quintet: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Inspired by my mother's love of singing in her barbershop choir, I built music for her. After seeing her sing for over twenty years, probably one of the reasons I like Barbershop and Acapella music, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #131: The Quintet
Monday’s Movers – Richard Tardif and Stop The Denial
I first met Richard a little over a year ago when I was exploring the possibility of growing a local lifestyle magazine. He is the Executive Director of the QCNA, a group that oversees the success of most of the English & bilingual publications in Quebec. I came for some advice and guidance from the … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Richard Tardif and Stop The Denial
The New Renaissance Mindset 