I just let go with this one and when it was all done, I felt the mess of charcoal dust just added to the story of this character. It was born in a tempest of self-doubt and confidence. Once the title came to me, so did the story. This guy is a sometimes adventure guide, … Continue reading The Tempest Tracker
Resolute
So, I saw this expressionist drawing of a very sad girl. To emphasize the darkness of her mood, the artist had drawn only half her face in detail and the rest as mess of squiggly lines and blurs. Her eye on the side that was blurry seemed cloud and she really expressed a deep sense … Continue reading Resolute
She Came In For A Coffee
Would it disappoint you to know that no such person actually walked in for a coffee while I was sitting at Starbucks and drawing? Well, at least not while I was there. I had some time to burn, and a temporary memory loss about no longer liking their macho green tea latte, so I sat … Continue reading She Came In For A Coffee
Righteousness
Playing with materials not used in a long time, I find myself struggling against the impulse to recreate old ideas and worrying about the originality of this new work. Well, F*** it! I am having fun playing with the materials, in this case coloured charcoal pencils. I find myself loving the messiness of it. I … Continue reading Righteousness
Pleased
I finished another sketchbook a few days ago and felt this was the right time to try something new. Well, not exactly new to me, but something I haven't played with for quite some time. I've been wanting to draw again with charcoal, but the eczema on my fingers has been pretty bad for a … Continue reading Pleased
The Prevailing Form of Ceramics in Montreal Today – Part 1
My original research question is changing continually as I get more and more into it. This is the current wording of my research question: "Is the bowl the most popular form of ceramic art in Montreal today and if yes, how might it have become so?" The results of my original inquiry have led me … Continue reading The Prevailing Form of Ceramics in Montreal Today – Part 1
Transformed With Life #1
I recently opened a box full of ceramics bowls I made a few years ago, because someone asked me for one they saw on Arts M.Perron. They wanted to use it for something entirely different than I originally planned for it. I conceived it as a tea bowl. Their alternative usage inspired me to look … Continue reading Transformed With Life #1
The New Renaissance Mindset 