Standards of Beauty Musings of the Artists Mind I came across these Coca-Cola ads from the 60s that showed a bikini clad beauty lounging with her drink. As far as I know, this "Coke is Sexy" campaign didn't last long and was mainly aimed at a Western sensibility. They eventually switched to a more nostalgic … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #403 – Standards of Beauty
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #402 – The Herdsmen
The Herdsmen Musings of the Artists Mind As time goes on, my appreciation of abstract art grows and grows. I love finding things in the abstractions and pulling them forward in my paintings. I also love letting go of the original vision and letting the natural flow of the materials offer up new visions. My … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #402 – The Herdsmen
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #401 – Oliphaunts
Oliphaunts Musings of the Artists Mind At first I saw trees, then these elephant like creatures emerged. Watch them roam on the horizon like giant mirages. Yes, the Oliphaunts are inspired by the giant creatures in Lord of The Rings, but not as they are shown in the movie. Read the description in the books, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #401 – Oliphaunts
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 16 – New Expressions
Part 16 - New Expressions You will find an overview of newer experiments, greater ambitions and evolutions of previous stiles. The original intention was to include several new series and explorations with other media, but that became too vast to contain in these 500 works. Perhaps they will appear in my next project. Please stay … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 16 – New Expressions
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #398 – Paper Shadows #8
Paper Shadows #8 Mutterings of the Muses: A glimpse is meant to be a fleeting thing, so to capture one would be nearly impossible. How does one capture the melting image of fading memory as it washes away? These two feel like an image made in foam and we are witnessing the foam bubbles burst … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #398 – Paper Shadows #8
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #397 – Paper Shadows #7
Paper Shadows #7 Mutterings of the Muses: Painting white on black is very rewarding. Especially when the paper is wet, the colours don't completely bleed into each other, and they are easier to blend, create shadows, and highlights. These two figures seam to be standing in a sense of confusion. Maybe that's just me projecting … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #397 – Paper Shadows #7
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #396 – Paper Shadows #4
Paper Shadows #4 Mutterings of the Muses: Simultaneously reminds me of the Footprints poem and a variety of snap-scenes in contemporary Korean film. There's a sense of loneliness, juxtaposed with a strong companionship. These shadows have a great story to tell! Are they participants or merely witnesses of a crime scene? They do appear both … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #396 – Paper Shadows #4
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #393 – Paper Shadows #1
Paper Shadows #1 Mutterings of the Muses: On a rainy weekend, I was watching a movie that had a rainy scene. People walking in the rain and at dusk. The street lights illuminating the walkers from behind. The rest was left to imagination and the whims of the wet paint. Stop waiting in long lines … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #393 – Paper Shadows #1
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #391 – Him & Her
Him & Her Mutterings of the Muses: I've been experimenting with paint on paper, allowing the paper to get waterlogged and then letting the paint go where it wants, with a little guidance. I'm working on the pictures a little, and this is the result of photo-manipulation. I have yet to decide if I want … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #391 – Him & Her
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #390 – The Deed Is Done
The Deed Is Done Mutterings of the Muses: Filled with remorse, sincere or otherwise, this little devil rests it's weary head and resigns itself to the outcome of it's actions. But, is this really an expression of remorse, regret, or relief? Like all these creatures, their true feelings and intentions remain uncertain to the viewer. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #390 – The Deed Is Done
The New Renaissance Mindset 