Toot! Toot! Look What I Found on the Concordia University Website!

Ok, it's a little weird, it's a little bit of ego stroking, but I'm very proud of myself right now and I want to share it! Please indulge me in a little horn tooting! Thank you to Maeve Haldane for writing this very flattering article about ME: http://www.concordia.ca/cunews/offices/vpaer/aar/2017/07/27/biographer-of-success.html?c=/alumni-friends/news Please enjoy.    

Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden v. 2

Encyclopedic Beauty It feels like those pictures that were in my dad's 1960's editions of the World encyclopedia.  Sister Light Imagine this illuminated by moonlight. It shines through the dark. Marbled Pink The way the light shines through these fragile petals, it looks like it's made of marble.  Remember The Pink A 'Remember When' photo. … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden v. 2

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #110: Lone Face

Lone Face: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… There were three of these... each one sang into my head... I heard strange chanting, New Orleans Jazz with that ominous Voodoo presence... When the others joined this one, I could almost feel the heat … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #110: Lone Face

Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden Of Strange Fruit

Name: Mother Nature Profession: Artists I've started noticing the beauty and unique oddness of things growing all around me in gardens. Nature has its own sense of artistry and storytelling. Enjoy. The Colony: What lives in these little mushroom structures? Starting From The Bottom: Each artist follows certain techniques until they master their style, then they … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden Of Strange Fruit

Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds

Hidden ghosts and imaginings at the St-James Cemetary Cemeteries are wonderfully peaceful places to reflect and let our imaginations run wild. On this partially cloudy day, I wandered about and took dozens of pictures. Some obviously creepy, others creepy with some help. This is a little collection of creepy imaginings. Enjoy. Dandelion: The little bug clinging to … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Burial Grounds

These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner

I am overjoyed to speak to you today about Acappella & barbershop, by way of my dear friend, Berel Weiner, President Island City Chorus and the passionate base of his quartet & chorus. Let me start with paraphrasing Berel’s vision for this joyful musical experience. I only tweaked the words, a little. wink, wink The … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner

Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)

I have a To Do List on my desktop that loves to taunt me with the points I haven't prioritized. Recently, I've decided to take some of the more taxing tasks off the list by getting them done in increments. Sorting and editing my photos is one of these massive jobs. A few weeks ago, … Continue reading Fun Photos for Friday (Taos – There’s Something In The Light)

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #75: Gang of Five

Gang of Five: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. After my daughter was born, I started reviewing and updating some old drawings... the goal was to create some fun characters to turn into stories for her, with illustrations... these were just a few that made it to canvas: … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #75: Gang of Five

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #68: World

World:  The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Creativity is an expression of joy and letting go, as much as it is the effort of finding technical & aesthetic solutions to challenges. I believe when one lets go and completely trusts their instincts, the solution is pure fun. At … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #68: World

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #61: If Andy Warhol Were A Millennial

If Andy Warhol Were A Millennial: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Andy Warhol is to date one of my favourite subjects. Somehow his image is very easily transposed to a graphic art style... even a manga feel. I found a picture of a very young Andy, before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #61: If Andy Warhol Were A Millennial