Lost Cities 13-002 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. To me, old Godzilla movies are inspired and filled with whimsy. I’m told they were the epitome of dramatic cinema, in some people’s minds and hearts. Here, I’ve reimagined the chaos and intertwined a parade into the feelings. The … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #243 – Lost Cities 13-002
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #242 – Lost Cities 13-001
Lost Cities 13-001 The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Inspired by the chaotic scenes in the old Godzilla movies and reimagined in the context of a ticker tape parade. I have always been amazed at the amount of mess that must be left behind after the parade, almost … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #242 – Lost Cities 13-001
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 9 – Cult Films & Cityscapes
Part 9 - Cult Films & Cityscapes I believe this whole series came out of some dreams until I realized what was popping up on my Pinterest feed had something to do with it. I had started following a page that showed older movie posters and pulp-fiction cover art. A great many of them showed … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 9 – Cult Films & Cityscapes
My Favourite Art Supplies – Watercolours Paper of Choice
Canson Watercolor Paper Pad: The Review: It’s Canson to the rescue again! This paper is awesome. It has a semi-smooth surface and is sturdy enough to take some rough strokes. It is miles above newsprint, which has its own beauty. It is like having a smooth watercolor paper. I’ve also used this for gouache and … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Watercolours Paper of Choice
My Favourite Art Supplies – Varnish Effects
Liquitex Varnishes: Gloss, Satin, & Matte. The Review: Having these on hand allows you to create contrast effects within your paintings. Placing a gloss finish next to a matt finish can imitate effects of depth. Play with them and see. These don’t tend to dry as slick as Varathane coats and they are a little more … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Varnish Effects
My Favourite Art Supplies – Beautiful Watercolour Brushes
Watercolor Brushes: The Review: I recommend getting a nice set of watercolor brushes for paint and inks. Aim for natural hairs, sable when possible. They hold the pigment and water better. If sable brushes are too pricey for you, then start with some bamboo handled calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully versatile for line and broad … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Beautiful Watercolour Brushes
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #210 – It Is So Simple
It Is So Simple: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Pure joy to create... I mostly used a pallet knife... I can still feel the fluidity of the lines as I painted them... it flows in many directions, from the center of the canvas, I loved the challenge … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #210 – It Is So Simple
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #209 – Sometimes I Feel I’m Losing Part of Myself
Sometimes I Feel I’m Losing Part of Myself: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. A point of transition where parts break off and join with other parts... this... that, those... fear, trepidation...curiosity, courage... abandon. The figure looking in the opposite direction of his arm... showing resistance to what … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #209 – Sometimes I Feel I’m Losing Part of Myself
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #208 – Dancing Until My Heart Breaks
Dancing Until My Heart Breaks: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. In a few of my paintings, I tell an evolution story... I remember starting this one late, late, late at night... I realize more and more that it has a deeper meaning than what I originally intended... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #208 – Dancing Until My Heart Breaks
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #207 – The Sky’s The Limit
The Sky's The Limit: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The pure joy of painting with great gobs of paint, squishing them together, blending them with abandon and a lovely deal of messiness... this one was so much fun to make... the slow drying of the oils allowed … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #207 – The Sky’s The Limit
The New Renaissance Mindset 