In a recent peer workshop, one of my fellow student-teachers proposed making paints out of sustainable materials. No stranger to making watercolours and ceramic stains out of natural pigments, I was intrigued by how she would turn these into "acrylics". I took careful pictures of the recipes (she took from the internet): coffee grounds and … Continue reading Making Colours Workshop
Thursday’s Thoughts #16: The Magical Fruit isn’t what you think it is.
“The more you let go, the higher you rise.” By Peace Whisperer A gentle reminder to not get attached to things, including ideas, thoughts, and feelings. An unfettered being remains open to every new opportunity. Perhaps unrealistic to most of us, but we can still practice this in part throughout our lives. I recently got … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #16: The Magical Fruit isn’t what you think it is.
Goya Squares Project: Nobody Lies Here – Unknown in Live and Death
So, I felt I wasn't quite finished with these Goya squares (I'm still unsure if I am) and had this one leftover that had a foot and bit of an arm on it. in my imagination, it turned into a pair of fish. Then there was one that contained a bit of a face, the … Continue reading Goya Squares Project: Nobody Lies Here – Unknown in Live and Death
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #16: Must Do It!
“Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don’t want to do it.” By unknown Another perspective on an irrefutable truth. Wanting or not wanting to do something is just external motivation. Stop thinking about what needs to be done and do it. Stop feeling and judging, and you will find no … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #16: Must Do It!
Goya Squares Project: Imagining Space in 1950
Following the Beelzebub & Bob drawing, the teacher suggested I try again, only this time with only one of the Goya squares. So I did. I now had a couple of Pixma fine point pens to work with, instead of that silly metal nib and inkwell. I stared at the Goya square. I stared at … Continue reading Goya Squares Project: Imagining Space in 1950
Teaching Tuesdays: Subtle Tones Lesson Plan
RATIONALE: The Students are in a community art program, ages 5 to 7 years old, multi-lingual, multi-cultural.The students will demonstrate the ability to express a unique vision of their own reality.The students will demonstrate the ability to let go of outward observation and trust their inner process (instincts & imagination) while freely exploring the materials. Modigliani … Continue reading Teaching Tuesdays: Subtle Tones Lesson Plan
Tuesday’s Triumphs #16: Where was I now?
“Finding yourself is not really how it works. You aren’t a ten dollar bill in last winter’s coat pocket. You are also not lost. Your true self is right there, buried under cultural conditioning, other people’s opinions, and inaccurate conclusions you drew as a kid that became your beliefs about who you are. Finding yourself … Continue reading Tuesday’s Triumphs #16: Where was I now?
Goya Squares Project: Beelzebub and Bob
Oh, how I didn't want to do this project at first! Really, I didn't understand the directions. I mean, take these small poorly photocopied and cut up pieces of famous Goya etchings and extrapolate the lines outward into whatever vision comes to you. Oh, and we have to use a dip-pen with metal nib and … Continue reading Goya Squares Project: Beelzebub and Bob
Monday’s Meanings #16: Rain On Me, Universe!!!
“When God wants to move you to bigger blessings, He’ll allow a heavy storm to pour on you. Every plant grows after rain.” From averstu.com Wow! This is so much more than just about having faith. Faith was the first word that came to mind when I read it, but the feeling, or emotion that … Continue reading Monday’s Meanings #16: Rain On Me, Universe!!!
The Hybrid Project: Hey, look over there! The Tiki-Plague Doctor is rollerskating
The drawing teacher gave the instruction to complete a "large" drawing, then the details fell apart for me. What style, what subject, what... everything? These were the questions of my fellow classmates and the answers came back in such a fashion that it seemed anything would be accepted. later, one-on-one, the teacher suggested I use … Continue reading The Hybrid Project: Hey, look over there! The Tiki-Plague Doctor is rollerskating
The New Renaissance Mindset 