I Only Go For Walks In My Red Hat & Red Shoes Musings of the Artists Mind I receive so many daily affirmations on FB about self-acceptance, that I decided to let individuality flow in this character. He is who he is and that's what he follows. It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about his … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #448 – I Only Go For Walks In My Red Hat & Red Shoes
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #447 – Humming Along
Humming Along Musings of the Artists Mind She's off for a casual stroll, humming a happy tune to herself as she goes. Get close, can you hear her tune? She’s an expression of happiness, filled with happy thoughts and/or loving the simple beauty of this moment in time. We have much to learn from this … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #447 – Humming Along
Vernissage: “Lucido” by Jacques Aleksandre Piqot
ArtMotion International is proud to present another local rising star in the art world: Jacques Aleksandre Piqot Join us on Thursday July 12th from 6pm to 8pm at Hotel Chez Swan (1444 rue Drummond, Montreal), enjoy the fantastic colours and movements in the artists works, meet the artist over a nice glass of wine. You … Continue reading Vernissage: “Lucido” by Jacques Aleksandre Piqot
Sunset From The Top of the Ferris Wheel
The blessing of being a tourist in your own town is that you have the opportunity to fall in love with your city all over again, Family was visiting from out of town and their kids asked to go on the ferris wheel at the Old Port of Montreal. As it happened, it was close … Continue reading Sunset From The Top of the Ferris Wheel
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #446 – Good Meal
Good Meal Musings of the Artists Mind The title of this piece comes from what I believe I see in the figure’s face. A neighbour stopped this guy to ask how he's doing and was greeted with a great smile and statement that he just had a great meal. It's all in the body language, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #446 – Good Meal
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #445 – C’Est Fait!
C’Est Fait! Musings of the Artists Mind My need to extend my landscapes, have them talk a little more went in the direction of populating them. If such a thing is possible, I felt I was painting in French. I heard the figures voices speaking as a pair of Bon Vivant Québécois following a happy … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #445 – C’Est Fait!
A Refurbished Mid-Century Modern Dresser
My parents are moving and downsizing after 47 years in the same home and they've accumulated some amazing things. Things that in their current state don't always look so amazing to everyone. I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of it before working on it, as it was a very, um, interesting brown shade of … Continue reading A Refurbished Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Repurposed Into a Bed – Thank you Ikea
Over the years I seemed to have accumulated quite the load of "Kallax" Ikea shelves. They always started out as nice display cases and storage option, but after years of being moved around and ending up in my garage, they have seen better days... until today, that is! My newly teenaged kid wanted a cooler … Continue reading Repurposed Into a Bed – Thank you Ikea
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #444 – Red Coated Dinner Guest
Red Coated Dinner Guest Musings of the Artists Mind The guest is on his way. This is the guest we often both love and are challenged by. We love their appreciation, their enthusiasm, they joy at what we’ve shared with them. We are challenged by comfort and ease at receiving hospitality. An ease we don’t … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #444 – Red Coated Dinner Guest
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #443 – Well, I’ll Just Wait For Her Then
Well, I’ll Just Wait For Her Then Musings of the Artists Mind He's standing outside the door, having just inquired about the whereabouts of his date. Upon receiving a chilly reply to his question, he attempts to gather his dignity, straightens his back and replies: "Well! I'll just wait for her, then!” How will the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #443 – Well, I’ll Just Wait For Her Then
The New Renaissance Mindset 