Gang of Five: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. After my daughter was born, I started reviewing and updating some old drawings... the goal was to create some fun characters to turn into stories for her, with illustrations... these were just a few that made it to canvas: … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #75: Gang of Five
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #74: Hollow Men – The Crowd
Hollow Men - The Crowd: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Like some of the other Hollow Men paintings, this one is filled with joy and colours... Unlike the others, this one was done with a different motivation. It stemmed from a comment my father made regarding the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #74: Hollow Men – The Crowd
My Favourite Art Supplies: The Best Sketchbook Ever!
Moleskine Sketchbook: The Review: You may think I’ve succumbed to Moleskine’s marketing hype and that is why I pay the higher price for these watercolor paper notebooks. You could be right, but… You might think I’m overly impressed that this type of sketchbook has been used by such artists as Van Gogh, Picasso, & Hemingway. … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: The Best Sketchbook Ever!
Friday’s Fun – Catching The Photographer
I can't speak for others, but I am seldom a willing victim of being photographed. My wife caught these of me on a recent trip the Emirates. The best ones usually are when I'm not looking, except the one where she insisted I not make such a fake face! You can find more of my … Continue reading Friday’s Fun – Catching The Photographer
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #73: Hollow Men – Not Us
Hollow Men - Not Us: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Some of the Hollow Men surfaced in different piles and portfolios of drawings ... this one expresses a false innocence following an adolescent miss-step. Someone has walked in on them and there is little they can find … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #73: Hollow Men – Not Us
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #72: Totem
Totem: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. This odd little face grew out of nothing... a play with colours that evolved into a face, then a head, then a totem… There are spontaneous events in life that allow us to just push forward and express ourselves in ways … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #72: Totem
The 4th 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 4th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #71: Hollow Men – Crowded
Hollow Men - Crowded: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. There's a scene in Pink Floyd’s The Wall where we see the children with melted faces, being ushered forward to the slaughter… into a giant meat grinder. I believe this to be one of the origins of my … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #71: Hollow Men – Crowded
Hunger
I’m Hungry Obsessions, It is indicative of the fact that I cannot Maintain my concentration Look at those legs Look at those tits Look at those eyes Look at that mouth, lips! How impersonal my needs are, When the hormone argues the intellect cowers. by M. Perron (Originally written January 20, 1993) Notes: Sorry, I … Continue reading Hunger
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #70: Landscapes 90 – Mountains
Landscapes 90 - Mountains: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. I was reading a lot of Lovecraft at the time... the mad mountains of his imaginary landscapes filled my mind... I think I enjoyed them more than intended... their darkness and ominous feeling was easily overridden with the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #70: Landscapes 90 – Mountains
The New Renaissance Mindset 