500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #84: Hollow Men 88 – One

Hollow Men 88 - One: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. I had a need to try these out on different surfaces. Before moving to paint, I had a bunch of yellow cardboards. So I used it. The lighting available when I took the photo was low and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #84: Hollow Men 88 – One

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #83: Hollow Men – Study of Three

Hollow Men - Study of Three: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. My Art Education professor gave us an open challenge for extra marks: Those who showed the most exploration of materials in each weekly challenge would get the bonus marks. The catch was we needed to explain … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #83: Hollow Men – Study of Three

Originals by Adam Grant (Monday’s Movers)

  Originals - How Non-Conformists Move The World by Adam Grant Man, was this ever an interesting read. I'm going to have to read it again. Focusing on what kept imprints drive habits that allow us to thrive or stagnate, how to recognize them, and overcome them. As a student. And the teacher of creativity, … Continue reading Originals by Adam Grant (Monday’s Movers)

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #82: Hollow Men 88 – Three Walkers

Hollow Men 88 - Three Walkers: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. How many angel’s fit on the head of a pin? This is the question rattling around my brain at this time, according to my notes. I was wanting to see how many figures I could put … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #82: Hollow Men 88 – Three Walkers

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #81: Hollow Men 88 – These Walkers

Hollow Men 88 - These Walkers: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Boredom and personal discord often spur people to creative pursuits. In my case it fluctuated between a need to re-arrange my rooms and exploring different materials to express my art. In this one, I found some … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #81: Hollow Men 88 – These Walkers

My Favourite Art Supplies: Great Graphite Pencils

Graphite Pencils: The Review: Derwent is a brand I picked up when I lived in Spain, and I’ve been using some of the same pencils for nearly twenty years now. They are well made with excellent quality leads and solid wood casings. Easy to sharpen with a sharpener or penknife.  They’ve lasted so long because … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Great Graphite Pencils

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #80: Hollow Men 88 – Two

Hollow Men 88 - Two: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. In my early university years I had no strong conviction about what career path to take. I loved art, but didn’t see the path to financial security from it. Despite the encouragement from friends that I could … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #80: Hollow Men 88 – Two

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1

The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#1: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Done at a time when I was working my summer job, downtown at night… I took long walks on Mount Royal & Old Montreal… just watching people. I was also do a lot … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1

The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness

WELCOME TO THE CONTINUING OBSERVATIONS THAT FOLLOW THE DISCUSSIONS SESSIONS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY MENTOR, BEREL M. WEINER FOR OUR BOOK PROJECT TENTATIVELY CALLED: “THE LADDER OF AWARENESS: THE PROCESS OF BEING YOUR TRUTH.”  THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS FOLLOWING EACH SESSION AND HAVE ALREADY BEGUN TO CHANGE WITH EACH NEW WEEK OF DISCUSSION. … Continue reading The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2

The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#2: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The second in a limited explorative series based on observations of people on Mount Royal & Old Montreal. I was also do a lot of drawing for my Hollow Men series and wanting … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2