Graphite Pencils: The Review: Derwent is a brand I picked up when I lived in Spain, and I’ve been using some of the same pencils for nearly twenty years now. They are well made with excellent quality leads and solid wood casings. Easy to sharpen with a sharpener or penknife. They’ve lasted so long because … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Great Graphite Pencils
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #80: Hollow Men 88 – Two
Hollow Men 88 - Two: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. In my early university years I had no strong conviction about what career path to take. I loved art, but didn’t see the path to financial security from it. Despite the encouragement from friends that I could … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #80: Hollow Men 88 – Two
Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)
I have a To Do List on my desktop that loves to taunt me with the points I haven't prioritized. Recently, I've decided to take some of the more taxing tasks off the list by getting them done in increments. Sorting and editing my photos is one of these massive jobs. A few weeks ago, … Continue reading Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1
The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#1: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Done at a time when I was working my summer job, downtown at night… I took long walks on Mount Royal & Old Montreal… just watching people. I was also do a lot … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1
The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
WELCOME TO THE CONTINUING OBSERVATIONS THAT FOLLOW THE DISCUSSIONS SESSIONS BETWEEN MYSELF AND MY MENTOR, BEREL M. WEINER FOR OUR BOOK PROJECT TENTATIVELY CALLED: “THE LADDER OF AWARENESS: THE PROCESS OF BEING YOUR TRUTH.” THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS FOLLOWING EACH SESSION AND HAVE ALREADY BEGUN TO CHANGE WITH EACH NEW WEEK OF DISCUSSION. … Continue reading The 5th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2
The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#2: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The second in a limited explorative series based on observations of people on Mount Royal & Old Montreal. I was also do a lot of drawing for my Hollow Men series and wanting … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2
I see a wool hat over my coffee
There he sits, wool hat Smoking a cigarette Between index and fuck finger. The hat, like the one an old fisherman might wear. Funny, he looks a bit like Harvey Keitel, the actor, But he doesn’t seem to share his sense of humour … irony? by M. Perron (Originally written January 18, 1993) Notes: Hmmm... … Continue reading I see a wool hat over my coffee
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #77: Dubuffet’s Last Supper
Dubuffet’s Last Supper: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. While living in Madrid, Spain, I discovered Jean DuBuffet's sculptures and paintings... I loved the method of decomposition he used and I applied it to many drawings and paintings... this one started shortly after a visit to the Florence, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #77: Dubuffet’s Last Supper
Monday’s Movers – Marcin Jakubowski
An open letter to Mr. Donald Trump (and every other leader who needs a kick in the ass to walk their talk!!!), Are you paying close attention to this amazing person? Inspired by the seemingly endless march of consumerism and the flip-side of this coin, built-in-obsolescence, Marcin Jakubowski set in motion the ultimate return to … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Marcin Jakubowski
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #76: Lovers
Lovers: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The Reina Sofia museum in Madrid was a remarkably stimulating place to visit... I spent hours in there just looking and wondering at the works... I read all I could about the evolution of cubism, from what influenced it where it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #76: Lovers
The New Renaissance Mindset 