Faces #5 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Now, what on earth does this guy have to be so angry about? His expression is a battleground of anger and confused surprise. And yet, he floats above a serene sea of calmness. Something in the room has disturbed his peace of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #283 – Faces #5
My Favourite Art Supplies – The Clays I Like
Clays: I’ve used mostly Cone 6 clays from Pottery Supply House: The ones I’ve used the most are: CONE 06 WHITE GROGGED CLAY: The Review: The grog allows you to work soft or rigid with ease. This is a beginners dream clay to use. CONE 06 RED GROGGED CLAY: The Review: This is the least … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – The Clays I Like
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #279 – Faces #1
Faces #1 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… There’s a conspiracy in the expressions in these two faces. The one on the right is whispering a tasty piece of gossip to the one on the left, who’s downturned mouth emotes both mock disapproval and barely concealed excitement. There are making … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #279 – Faces #1
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 12 – Hanging Tiles
Part 12 - Hanging Tiles Necessity is the mother of invention, or in this case solution. Following one of my sculpture shows, I received some great constructive suggestions. Despite liking my sculptures, many didn't know where to put them to keep out of reach of children or pets, or just that they lacked free surfaces … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 12 – Hanging Tiles
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #266 – Evita Peron
Evita Peron The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… This is one of those titles that just seems to fit. Was I watching Evita and the image of Madonna hiding a high note stuck in my head? Who knows for sure? There is a great deal of strength coming from this … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #266 – Evita Peron
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #265 – Golda Meir
Golda Meir The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… There’s a complementary expression of outer strength and feminine beauty. She is holding herself high and tells me her beauty is not a tool for others to use, nor will she use it against others to get her way. She is simply … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #265 – Golda Meir
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #264 – Her
Her The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… She exudes beauty and femininity from the head down. All the curves are formed to touch and she holds her arms over them as if embarrassed by the effect she has on us. She is a beauty. I chose “Her” instead of "She" … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #264 – Her
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #263 – Paloma Picasso
Paloma Picasso The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Although very much influenced by a multitude of Miro’s paintings, there’s something about this that reminds me of the strong pose of Paloma the fashion diva. There’s a flair in the pose that I think was less evident prior to firing, but … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #263 – Paloma Picasso
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #262 – The Ascent
The Ascent The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… According to my sketch notes, this was meant to be a conclusion piece for a series. Showing the progress of the lone figure emerging from his stony prison. In the end, this piece stands by itself; complete and jubilant. A symbol of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #262 – The Ascent
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #261 – Emergence #1
Emergence #1 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Here he is, the first man to break free of his stony prison. Have I borrowed too liberal from Tolkien’s mythos with my own birth-of-man allegory? Perhaps, I see it more enjoyable to see a man born from solid stone, like his … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #261 – Emergence #1
The New Renaissance Mindset 