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 #400 – Paper Shadows #16
Paper Shadows #16 Mutterings of the Muses: After the great sigh comes an intake of life. The lightness of this figure is exactly on that cusp of elation. The stars are becoming clear to him and the world is once again a place of possibility. How does that old saying go? "Only in darkness, can … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #400 – Paper Shadows #16
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #399 – Paper Shadows #10
Paper Shadows #10 Mutterings of the Muses: Looking down on your past leads only to unhappiness. Remember that you are ahead of that past you. The stars still shine on you and your path is always forward, so pick that head up and stride on! This composition was intended to be reflective and nostalgic. I … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #399 – Paper Shadows #10
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
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #388 – From The Same Cloth
From The Same Cloth Mutterings of the Muses: From the sayings: Two sides of every coin & Cut from the same cloth. These twin devils are always in agreement, but they have different levels of intent in their mischief. Here we see them deep in contemplation of some wrong-doing. What do you think they are … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #388 – From The Same Cloth
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #386 – We Are Much Alike, You & I
We Are Much Alike, You & I Mutterings of the Muses: I started having conversations with the angels & devils in my paintings and I'm not sure I cared for what they had to say. I decided they needed to start talking to each other, instead of me. These two seem to create different back-stories … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #386 – We Are Much Alike, You & I
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #385 – I, Devil
I, Devil Mutterings of the Muses: From my spirits on paper collection, odd and whimsical figures rise from the paper. Listen close as they tell you strange and very tall tales. Believe at you own risk! A nice introduction to the Devils & Angels collection, don’t you think? Every one of these creatures is full … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #385 – I, Devil
The New Renaissance Mindset 