As I stand before two vastly different artistic movements, Naive Art and Regionalism, I am struck by the contrast between them. Naive Art, with its childlike simplicity, and Regionalism, with its focus on realism and the everyday, seem almost antithetical at first glance. But as I dig deeper into the motivations and techniques of these … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Naive Art vs. Regionalism
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Naive Art vs. Primitivism
Naive art and primitivism are two distinct artistic movements that share a common thread of simplicity and unpretentiousness in their works. While both styles may seem superficially similar, they differ in their origins, techniques, and underlying philosophies. Naive art, also known as outsider art, is a style of art that is created by self-taught artists … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Naive Art vs. Primitivism
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Post-Modernism vs. Neo-Expressionism
In the world of contemporary art, two movements have emerged as key players in the shifting landscape of artistic expression: post-modernism and neo-expressionism. Both movements represent significant departures from the modernist paradigm that dominated the art world for much of the 20th century, and yet they approach this departure from very different angles. In this … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Post-Modernism vs. Neo-Expressionism
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Modernism vs. Pop Art
With the eye of an art critic, we have had the opportunity to witness the evolution of art movements and styles over the years. Two movements that have captured the attention of the art world are Modernism and Pop Art. While both movements are recognized for their significant contributions to the art world, they differ … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Modernism vs. Pop Art
Jubilation – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
It's amazing to me how often I forget to what extent I love drawing expressive faces and just how much it scares me to start new ones at the same time. Ahhh, that imposter syndrome is deeply ingrained in me! I started this with the blue background and red-orange hair. On a side note, I'm … Continue reading Jubilation – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Colourful Pastures – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
I started worrying about the3 angles and perspectives of this odd bull-cow thing, then let that go when I knew it was going. to be about rendering a fun Southwest colour palette. here are not really the traditional oranges, reds, yellows and browns I associate with Southwest art, but the warmth of my pastel crayons … Continue reading Colourful Pastures – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Candy – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
I'm not sure what inspired this simple cat. Perhaps it's those moments when you cat wakes up and does their weird stretch. that feels like they are actually scrunching up their whole body and pushing their spines upward. I'm thinking the original impetus for this one disappeared when I started to enjoy the colour play … Continue reading Candy – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Bone Tired – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
I think my favourite aspect of using messy oil pastels is that when you rub them, they develop volume, tonal changes, and textures similar to the painted glass one finds in great cathedrals. I tweeted the lighting. on this one a little and it looked like it's lit from behind. I'm not sure if I … Continue reading Bone Tired – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Bird, I Suppose – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
This is kind of how I feel at the end of a good day. of teaching... fulfilled by the joy of working with my students and drained from being so very, very "ON" all day. I look back at my day feeling more full of colour and satisfaction, but having little mental bandwidth left to … Continue reading Bird, I Suppose – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Big Dog Mindset – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Here we can imagine a clearly tiny dog, but feel that it might be massive. in my experience, many small dogs often seem to feel like they are giants: they stand tall, proud, fierce, and full of attitude. What makes such fragile creatures seem so big? Perhaps it's attitude, personality, and a choice to believe … Continue reading Big Dog Mindset – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
The New Renaissance Mindset 