Walking on Mars #4: The History: Here’s my story on this… Four of Four: The red planet has a strange fascination for us and short series came after seeing a few movies on the Red planet... come walk with me. For some reason, they really challenge those who look into them...no two reactions are quite … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #92: Walking on Mars #4
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #91: The Cactus
The Cactus: The History: Here’s my story on this… Influenced by Oaxacan art and illustrations I was studying... I believe that even the prickly cactus needs company… I was also loving a book of illustrations by Richard Stine and spending time in the local libraries going over several illustration books… considering this as a possible … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #91: The Cactus
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1
The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#1: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Done at a time when I was working my summer job, downtown at night… I took long walks on Mount Royal & Old Montreal… just watching people. I was also do a lot … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #79: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#1
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2
The Hollow Men 88 - Walk in the Park#2: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The second in a limited explorative series based on observations of people on Mount Royal & Old Montreal. I was also do a lot of drawing for my Hollow Men series and wanting … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #78: The Hollow Men 88 – Walk in the Park#2
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #77: Dubuffet’s Last Supper
Dubuffet’s Last Supper: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. While living in Madrid, Spain, I discovered Jean DuBuffet's sculptures and paintings... I loved the method of decomposition he used and I applied it to many drawings and paintings... this one started shortly after a visit to the Florence, … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #77: Dubuffet’s Last Supper
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #76: Lovers
Lovers: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. The Reina Sofia museum in Madrid was a remarkably stimulating place to visit... I spent hours in there just looking and wondering at the works... I read all I could about the evolution of cubism, from what influenced it where it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #76: Lovers
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 #74: Hollow Men – The Crowd
Hollow Men - The Crowd: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. Like some of the other Hollow Men paintings, this one is filled with joy and colours... Unlike the others, this one was done with a different motivation. It stemmed from a comment my father made regarding the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #74: Hollow Men – The Crowd
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #72: Totem
Totem: The History: This is my story and I’m sticking to it… for now. This odd little face grew out of nothing... a play with colours that evolved into a face, then a head, then a totem… There are spontaneous events in life that allow us to just push forward and express ourselves in ways … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #72: Totem
Non! J’ai Dit Non!
Title: Non! J’ai Dit Non! Series: People of the land The title means “No Way, No How!” It's all about the attitude of the figure... The body language says it all... Anger, insult, or refusal of some unwelcome affront, or is it simply an outright denial about the coming winter? Acrylic On Canvas 11 x … Continue reading Non! J’ai Dit Non!
The New Renaissance Mindset 