I seem to always have some urge to paint the backgrounds in obvious colours. I knew the end result wouldn't show much, if any at all of these colours, but I needed to know they were there. I also modified the shape of the face, as it seemed a little cartoonishly thin. More to come...
Sawsan’s Elephant Project – Bolder Outlines
In my mind's eye, I can see where the light and dark will hit. I would have continued onto the next step, but remembered I promissed to take a picture first. The paint will dry fast, but it still gives me enough time to consider changes. More to come...
Sawsan’s Elephant Project – Starts
Previous Notes on Sawsan's Elephant This is the rough drawn outline. No erasing, no fussing. The expresion right from my instinct. I know it isn't the end result and so i have no emotional tie to it, other than knowing the feeling is there. More to come...
Sawsan’s Elephant Project
Last summer I started to redesign Sawsan's office into a more comfortable space. I got some information from her as to some of the things she'd love to see there. What I got from the suggestions was she wanted to have a calm place all her own... her own Zen Den. Suddenly, pieces of furniture … Continue reading Sawsan’s Elephant Project
Lyric
I found this really cute drawing the other day and it's been rattling around my brain. I wasn't sure how to translate the realistic portrait into my more Expressionist style, so I did what I usually do. I put the black pencil on the paper and let go. In this case, the pencil was a … Continue reading Lyric
Searching for how best to say… I Love You!
A Very Happy Birthday To My Amazing Wife!!! It's one of those big years for my awesome wife and I really wanted to do something special, but Sawsan isn't always the easiest person to surprise, nor does she like being the centre of attention. I had a bit of a rough patch figuring out what … Continue reading Searching for how best to say… I Love You!
Ask And You Shall Receive
The Battle For What I Want Rages On... I'm winning, sort Of... As many of my dear readers know, I often feel I crumble under the perceived weight of the question of what do I really want. The good news is it's getting easier to answer, when I break it down. The question is seldom … Continue reading Ask And You Shall Receive
Over 2 Years On This Journey And The Same Question Comes To Me Daily!
What Do I Really Want To Do? This quote came to me today and it resonated with another part of my soul. It feels like the angel sending me this message understands that I have struggled with answering this question and asked it in a very different way. Starting with a gentle preamble that encourages … Continue reading Over 2 Years On This Journey And The Same Question Comes To Me Daily!
How Do We Celebrate A Life???
This past Thursday, I got the news that my Uncle Roland passed away after a long illness. What usually happens is a flood of memories pass through my mind. This time was beautifully different and filled me with gratitude. Among the memories I have of my Uncle Roland is an incredibly precious one and one … Continue reading How Do We Celebrate A Life???
The New Renaissance Mindset 