In case I didn't state it in my last post on this new painting, I'm still thinking g of making this mostly monochromatic... mostly meaning it will be deeply layered overweigh greys and whites... we shall see if I change my mind, but for now, I started as I intended ... with some undercoats of colour. … Continue reading Sawsan’s New Elephant – baby steps
A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
A few years ago I painted an elephant for my wife, Sawsan. It's her favourite painting. It forced me out of my comfort zone to paint in that style and I've wanted to return to it ever since... plans for finishing a teaching degree, relocation to another country, selling house, moving around, and finally settling … Continue reading A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
Elephant-ish – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
I had one goal and I feel I achieved it... to express the purest childlike joy of the concept: elephant. Let me tell you it isn't as easy as you might think to let go completely and try to see the world as a child might, then to use all the skills you have to … Continue reading Elephant-ish – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Trumpet – Music-book Doodles 2022
There's a simple and deep joy in imagining how a child sees things. They might not yet understand the physical reality of weight, size, depth, or even colours, but they can express it visually. This is my goal in doing these child-like doodles... to capture the essence of the subject, as a child might see … Continue reading Trumpet – Music-book Doodles 2022
A little good news — caring for amazing beings
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/circus-elephants-forever-home-florida-white-oak-conservation/ I'll let the article speak for itself... I'll only say it's a heartwarming story that will make you smile.
The New Renaissance Mindset 