Spanish Beauty: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Back in 1996, while living & teaching in Madrid, I gleefully discovered Picasso all around m but much more than that, I started seeing all the beauty he saw around him. I walked the streets, imagining I was getting inspired … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #1: Spanish Beauty
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity: Part 1 – Drawings
Part 1 - Some Drawings I’ve been doodling and drawing since I was about 3 years old and I really wish I had kept some of the first drawing I made, if only to see if they are what I remember them to be. You see, I image that I did some amazing stuff when … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity: Part 1 – Drawings
The Benefits of Daydreaming
You’ve all heard the expression “Fake it until you make it!” Now, tell me the truth, how many of you have gotten frustrated or anxious with this statement? If I’m being honest, there are many times where I simply wanted to say… well a bunch of bad words to the person who delivered this message. … Continue reading The Benefits of Daydreaming
What is meant…
As is my practice from time to time, I asked the Angels & the universe a question this morning. "How will I increase my income today?" Maybe not such a deep question, but the explanation for it's simplicity would be another article in itself. I often use my Doreen Virtue Oracle Cards and seldom do … Continue reading What is meant…
In Japan, a broken…
This ideology is amazing and is the driving and freeing force that drove my growth through exploration in sculpture and painting. Starting March 27th there will be a new daily feature on my Blog called: A Creative Process – Through 500 Works of Art… stay tuned for some fun!
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Basic Teenage Angst
Basic Teenage Angst (from Thoughts Forming - January 18th, 1990) It starts off black: Think with darkness Void from sound Bereft of scent Numb to feeling Light appears: A vibrant green A joyful yellow A painful red A sorrowful blue Images form: The outline of eyelashes The trees outside the window The cars moving down … Continue reading Basic Teenage Angst
Odds & Ends – Conflict & Choice
A few months ago, I wrote the following notes in my journal and I wanted to share them with you. Partly, because of how much my writing style has changed, and partly because it was interesting to reflect on growth. Finally, because I now feel that conflict doesn't need to be a scary part of … Continue reading Odds & Ends – Conflict & Choice
What Do You Want?
For me, this is the perfect subject for Spring. Making changes, setting goals, implementing plans, are what is predominant in what I’ve been doing this past week. So, I started this year with a big question and broke it down into achievable tasks. Now, let’s dig into my why & how to make that happen. … Continue reading What Do You Want?
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Sawsan Elkhaldi
Dear Friends, Neighbours, & Readers, Every now and then you come across a business professional who runs their businesses with pure passion and a very clear “WHY”. These kinds of businesses are the ones I love to support the most. These are also often the best stories to tell. Judge for yourself... I am very … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Sawsan Elkhaldi
Odds & Ends – Where Was I, now? Oh, right… Part Two
Distraction is what I thought I’d focus on today, but I learned something new and more resonating for myself… about Failure. I’ve often contemplated the affirmation: “There is no such thing as failure; there are only results”. I’ve used it as a mantra, but I don’t think I ever truly understood it, until now… maybe. … Continue reading Odds & Ends – Where Was I, now? Oh, right… Part Two
The New Renaissance Mindset 