It feels like months since I've written anything personal and made any personal artwork. All my mind, time, and energy has been dedicated to teaching and finishing my BFA Specialization in Art Education & Teaching License. My overthinking and imposter syndrome fiercely kicking in during evaluations, which went over with great responses from my mentors … Continue reading Getting Back on The Horse – Where to start?
Why a Certificate in Art Therapy?
This past summer I was feeling anxious about returning to school for more university classes. I told myself that my learning style didn't jibe with the academics I suffered through the previous year; I'm a practical learner and need to see where I can apply knowledge in my classroom. I didn't get that from the … Continue reading Why a Certificate in Art Therapy?
Transformative Artistry — Antoni Gaudi
youtube.com/watch A few nights ago, in one of our long, winding, and intellectually indulgent conversations, my good friend Marcel and I were dreaming out loud about possible work relocations. I eventually came around to discussing Barcelona as a place I could see my family being right now and staying into retirement. I gave some practical … Continue reading Transformative Artistry — Antoni Gaudi
Teaching The Art of Teaching & The Love Of Learning
Online course review: Teach Art To Others by David Miller Overall, this is a very motivational course. I'm currently doing another university degree in Art Education and this would make for an excellent introductory video to give teachers in training. I can see it opening great discussion and questions for practical examples.As I am taking … Continue reading Teaching The Art of Teaching & The Love Of Learning
A Whole New Way Of Experiencing The World
Book Recommendation & Review: How To Be An Explorer Of The World - Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith First off, Please, please, please get a copy (or ten) of this book right now!!! I simply can't image you regreting it! There is no spoon feeding here, it is a book dedicated to discovery, from … Continue reading A Whole New Way Of Experiencing The World
Book-Binding While Isolated at Home
Covid-19 has motivated a few changes to my habits and expectations. At the time of writing this (March 18th, 2020), my University (Concordia U. BFA in Art Education) classes are on hold and I'm not sure how this shutdown will delay my progress through the program. I've been able to get quite a few smaller … Continue reading Book-Binding While Isolated at Home
The Potential of Cultural Appropriation
The Title image is by A.R. Penck: The Start of the Lion Hunt. The photo was taken in 2020, by M. Perron at the Musée des beaux arts de Montréal. From MBAM Introduction As soon as I came across this painting in the MBAM, the debate about cultural appropriation that continuously rages in my head … Continue reading The Potential of Cultural Appropriation
Building an Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #9
I thought I was finished for today, because I couldn't find anymore inspirations for the Tin Man... well, at least one that spoke to me. Then the image formed in my head, after seeing a round faced drawing of something entirely un-robotic... Maybe this is a Frankensteined version of Big Weld from the animated film, … Continue reading Building an Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #9
Building an Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #8
Ok, perhaps this one is more droid-like, than Tin Man. Maybe he could communicate with beeps and whistles, instead of words. Hey, if anyone knows Jon Favreau personally, I'm happy to let him use this in The Mandalorian... kinda like a baby Yoda version of a droid. Anyway, I seem to be on a cuteness … Continue reading Building an Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #8
Building An Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #7
The muse for this painted their version without eyes and with deeper shading to deliver a strong 3-dimensionality to their vision. I wanted to stay closer to the illustrative style I've been playing with. I might revisit this one, but with different materials. I feel the fine line makes it too childish. My teacher wants … Continue reading Building An Idea – Distorted Ozs Project #7
The New Renaissance Mindset 