Parades 6 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. It's amazing how sometimes certain colors are clear flashbacks to specific eras this brown sky feels very 1970s to me. While not actually there, my mind sees bell-bottom jeans on the figure. What do you see? The Technique: How I … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #250 – Parades 6
My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Oils to Start With.
Oil Paints: The review: Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color is the brand I’ve used most commonly for the basic colors. Like many painters, you will need a large tub of Liquid white, and a tub of black too. As you develop your mixing skills, you may choose others in large quantities. Note: You can … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Oils to Start With.
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #249 – Parades 5
Parades 5 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Deep in your inebriation, the world often appears to be illuminated from within, with a sinister glow. No matter the festivity, evil is always... possible. The Technique: How I did this awesomeness! There’s a great deal of spontaneity in these … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #249 – Parades 5
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #248 – Parades 4
Parades 4 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. What happens when confetti and rainfall together? Does it appear like globs of color raining down? The Technique: How I did this awesomeness! There’s a great deal of spontaneity in these paintings and that was enhanced by the bliss of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #248 – Parades 4
Friday’s Folks – My Proud Dad Moment
When Our Kids Teach Us Grace This past Tuesday, my amazing daughter had her science fair. As a family, we pushed her to get organized, think out of the box, and be creative. After nearly two months of pushing our awesome teen and everything was as complete as it would be, we told our nervous … Continue reading Friday’s Folks – My Proud Dad Moment
It’s Starting To Feel A lot Like Christmas
The Best Tree We've Had So Far! With the weather going up and down, no snow yet on the ground, and the juggling of a very busy work schedule, I haven't taken a moment to consider what time of year it is. Yesterday, we made time to get our Christmas tree, not entirely feeling the … Continue reading It’s Starting To Feel A lot Like Christmas
I’m So Grateful To All Of You!
This past week I won my 500th subscriber and I am very grateful to all of my followers for getting me there. It popped up in an email and gave me a pause to breathe and reflect on the last year, or more specifically the last few months activities. A reflection on blogging: I recently … Continue reading I’m So Grateful To All Of You!
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #247 – Parades 3
Parades 3 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. In every parade there is a possibility of danger and hidden surprise... the red background and the figure partially obscured by the building capture some of that feeling. The Technique: How I did this awesomeness! There’s a great deal of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #247 – Parades 3
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #246 – Parades 2
Parades 2 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Each ticker tape parade crates that moment where everything looks like a blizzard of colored snow. One can't help wanting to reach up to the sky and let the stuff fall on your face. The Technique: How I did this … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #246 – Parades 2
Why I share my fears with myself as if they are truth.
Reiterating my fears in my own voice is a habit of comfort. I tell them to myself to avoid giving effort to any challenge. These are my excuses and protections against failure. If I don’t try, I can’t fail. This feels like an undigested lump in my stomach. I feel the anxiety rising up between … Continue reading Why I share my fears with myself as if they are truth.
The New Renaissance Mindset 