Doodles and sketches inspired by the endless cornucopia on Pinterest has become a joy for me. I decided to let go of my terrible self-criticisms and let the ink brush transform the source materials and inspirations into whatever it is meant to be in my hands. While editing the image to share, I find myself … Continue reading Subtle Thinking
Rough Selfie In Anger
Dark moods are occasionally hard to control and I've been swimming in one hell of a dark mood lately. Talking about it isn't giving the relief. Working out isn't either. Writing helps momentarily. I just feel really heavy in my heart and feel angry about not getting out of this mood. This doodle feels close … Continue reading Rough Selfie In Anger
The Long Abstract Project
A little over two years ago I started an Artist Way type exercise, where I would draw a spontaneous abstract in ink on a 4" by 9" watercolour sketch book I found on the liquidation pile at the local arts supply store. Each day I would draw one with the effort to make if somehow … Continue reading The Long Abstract Project
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again
Sir Galahad Rides Again The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… The valiant knight rides by in a flurry of flags and colors. His vestments overflow onto those of his matching stead and the whole vision becomes a possible emblem for some future coat of arms. Perhaps this is the partial … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #302 – Sir Galahad Rides Again
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #298 – I See Through You
I See Through You The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… After the storm, the clouds disperse and I see you… Well before the movie, but I was reading The Lord of the Rings at the time. This is my romantic reinterpretation of Sauron speaking to Pippin in the Palantir. The … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #298 – I See Through You
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #289 – Abstract 92-002
Abstract 92-002 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Having dove deep into color fun, I wanted to explore the juxtaposition of colors. I love how the pink plays off the green and makes the image shout happy noise. As I do with many explorations, I had to make this second … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #289 – Abstract 92-002
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #288 – Abstract 92-001
Abstract 92-001 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… Like most of what I do, this started as a sketch. For a very long time, I’ve seen pastels as either a childish medium or something relegated to 1980 graphic design. It is much more versatile than that. I was exploring colors … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #288 – Abstract 92-001
My Favourite Art Supplies: Charcoal – The Best Of The Messy Black Stuff
PRISMACOLOR Charcoal: The Review: Prismacolor has some of the best drawing pencils around, for color and for durability of the pigments within the wood pencil. Unless you want to be working with crumbs and cracked bits, this is THE essential charcoal product to use. This awesome kit gives you all the tools to smudge and … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Charcoal – The Best Of The Messy Black Stuff
My Favourite Art Supplies: Dry Pastels
Faber-Castell Creative Studio Non-Toxic Square Soft Pastel: The Review: I received this kit as a gift and used it sporadically to highlight or make colorful outlines. I found it messy to use as a sketching tool & as a rough under-draft material for my paintings. It took quite some time for me to realize the … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Dry Pastels
My Favourite Art Supplies: The Best Brush-Tip Markers
Pigma Brush Pens Sakura Assorted Colors: The review: The Pigma brush pens were the first brush pens I tried. The black never seemed to hold enough ink for my needs, but I used it a lot! The best way to use it is with slow strokes. They fill in and blend more evenly than traditional … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: The Best Brush-Tip Markers
The New Renaissance Mindset 