Spontaneous 08-032: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. The spontaneous shapes were fun all by themselves, and when I found my special glazing method, the attention they got from others pushed me to make dozens of these odd shapes. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #171 – Spontaneous 08-032
Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
Preface: I recently reread this amazing book and felt compelled to share my revised review on it. This book deserves to be read! A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Warning! This book can change your life. It can change the way you see yourself, the universe, and how you fit into … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
Spontaneous 08-029: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... it turns out it's the mistakes that define the amazing results... I focused on what caused those mistakes and used them in creating my finishes. I'm very proud of the results… … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
Liquitex Basics Gesso Surface Prep Medium: The Review: I’ve tried all sorts of gesso and almost all work the same for me. This is an economical format and has been the best bang for my buck when I need it. I don’t suggest you mix it with paints or tints, but if I’m honest, I … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027
Spontaneous 08-027: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics and the search for uniqueness within the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. After making a series I was always left with all sorts of scraps of clay. Rather than rework and roll them into … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027
Fun Fotos for Friday – Garden Flowers pt. 3
When the sun shines, a world of magical colors shines all around us. I felt compelled to run out and capture as much as possible. Please let me know what you think about these in my comments. Lovely Mornings Modalities and a Bee Mostly Yellow Resilient Reaching for the Sun Please visit my Art website … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – Garden Flowers pt. 3
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024
Spontaneous 07-024: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible to achieve a Raku finish using an electric kiln... so I read a lot on the subject … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022
Spontaneous 07-022: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Blue is a glorious color for glass, so it’s no surprise how well it works on porcelain. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022
Midweek Poems – As I read this
I’m down With some contemporaries of mood. My favorite pessimists: Kurt Vonnegut, Rod McKuen. love of others, love of self: Intertwined and misdirected! I’m up! Only to the wish of clouds. by M. Perron (Originally written March 7, 1992) Notes: I fondly remember this period as one of great creativity. I was reading and writing … Continue reading Midweek Poems – As I read this
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #166 – Spontaneous 07-023
Spontaneous 07-023: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. One of the keys to creativity is to use all the materials possible. My friend was the lab tech this summer and made a strange glossy white glaze. I decided to play with it. I love the outcome. These somewhat abstract forms are … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #166 – Spontaneous 07-023
The New Renaissance Mindset 