Dero: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… This strange face grew out of my past... it reminded me of an old friend from high school and it bears his name... it's an early study of the African masks that strongly influence my sculptures. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #105: Dero
People I feel sorry for
There she sits, unremarkable Blue jeans, white shirt Looking through bric-a-brac papers A salvage From the junkyard of a too big purse Head bowed Disheveled in insecurity She glances and retreats A shell of shyness. Poor girl I hope she has a good life. by M. Perron (Originally written May 16th, 1992) Notes: Wow, I … Continue reading People I feel sorry for
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #104: Champagne
Champagne: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… These were made following an invitation to design the dishes and serving wares for a new international fusion restaurant. The restaurant never saw the light of day, but lots of my designs did! Along with these … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #104: Champagne
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity: Part 3 – Sculpture – Faces
Part 3 - Sculpture - Faces After years of making things with self-drying clay and/or found objects, I felt ready to take classes in ceramics. I enrolled at the Visual Arts Centre in a turning class under the tutelage of the amazing Audrey Killoran. I really disliked the wheel. I might have given up entirely … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity: Part 3 – Sculpture – Faces
The Reggio Way – An Old New-Vision for Education (Monday’s Movers)
Working in the Reggio Way: A Beginner's Guide for American Teachers by Julianne Wurm This should be a must read part of any teacher training course. It should also be part of management training courses at the MBA level. There is a great deal to be learned about problem solving and true collaboration from the way … Continue reading The Reggio Way – An Old New-Vision for Education (Monday’s Movers)
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #103: The Kite Flyers
The Kite Flyers: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… While wandering in a dream battle between Dali & Miro, a vast series of images flooded my mind and I simply drew and drew, then I lat the paint flow... This is a young … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #103: The Kite Flyers
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #102: The Mexican
The Mexican: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Following a discovery of Oaxacan art, I delved into researching Day of the Dead imagery and history... this rich holiday is full of beauty and emotion... it would be easy to get lost in the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #102: The Mexican
My Favourite Art Supplies: The Ubiquitous Tool – A Sharpie
Sharpie FINE POINT Marker Permanent: The Review: The most basic tool for every artist and doodler! The black of a standard Sharpie has it’s very own beauty. The more one uses it, the more one learns how to play with the sharp point and to vary the line… if you are comfortable mangling the tip … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: The Ubiquitous Tool – A Sharpie
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #101: The Watcher
The Watcher: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and write the next chapter… My mind was filled with surrealist painters and commercial illustrators, as well as getting my library ready for a new baby, it became filled with children’s books too. I started writing some stories and thinking … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #101: The Watcher
Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds
Hidden ghosts and imaginings at the St-James Cemetary Cemeteries are wonderfully peaceful places to reflect and let our imaginations run wild. On this partially cloudy day, I wandered about and took dozens of pictures. Some obviously creepy, others creepy with some help. This is a little collection of creepy imaginings. Enjoy. Dandelion: The little bug clinging to … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds
The New Renaissance Mindset 