Busy Summer
Summer is always a very busy time of the year for me, and there seems to be no end to the various projects that need to be done.
So far I’ve managed to slowly whittle down a rather large to do list, but when it is so beautiful outside, it’s hard not to be distracted by Mother Nature.
Of course, I also have a stack of books next to my bedside table, patiently waiting to be read. I plan to start one real soon (like tonight) . . . Mainly because I just can’t stand them staring at me any longer. lol
This video is an introduction to Ashville abstract artist, Jonas Gerald. Wow! I love his energy.
thought for the day;
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.” – Confucius
Rice Paper & Leaves
Here is a fabulous collage idea using thin rice paper and leaves. Wow!
I have to try this sometime.
thought for the day;
“If you create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.” – Marc Chagall
Making Altered Art Tins
I love this video on how to make altered art tins . . . So cute!
thought for the day:
“My artwork is never bad,
There’s no right or wrong way,
My effort makes me feel glad,
I would draw anything,
an ocean or a bay.
Bright colors, lines are bold;
artwork is like gold.”
From a student – Cedar Creek Elementary
Monday
To make a long story short . . . I’ve been out sick for the past week with a rather nasty upper respiratory infection.
I’m beginning to feel much better and am looking forward to getting back to work in the studio.
Here is an amazing animation by a young animator, Carmen Bromfield Mason.
Monday
Over the weekend I discovered some Yupo Paper hidden away on one of my shelves, and I was hoping to play around with it today, but I came down with a nasty flu yesterday.
So here I lie in bed surrounded by Kleenex, a big pot of hot tea and various medications which are suppose to help me get through the worst of it. C’est la vie!
thought for the day:
“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
- Joshua J. Marine
Monday
Here is a video demonstration of contemplative sketch booking with Sumi ink, watercolor and collage.
A very creative and interesting video. Beautiful!
The Art of Appreciation
Creativity
“Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties.” – Gail Sheehy
Mixed Media Collage Assemblage
What a great Collage Assemblage Video! This could be one way of recycling old paintings & sketches, and a creative way to use all those old frames stored in the garage. I love it!
thought for the day: “Creating a collage from parts of paintings is like keeping a diary of certain incidences of your vision.” – Louise Cadillac
Happy Earth Day
Here’s wishing everyone a wonderful Earth Day!
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir
