Peace Time to refill the wells from Nature. Time for a Zen Stroll. Is it just me, or does anyone else feeling a little bit hmm… bemused… lately? Take a Walk It seems we are being bombarded with all sorts of news these days. With the mind overloaded with the news, I decidedContinue reading “Time for a Zen Stroll”
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A New Innocence
The Sleepwalkers. Its an old book, really old, 1959. Yet, I find it immensely compelling. The author, Arthur Koestler. Who? …. nope, never heard of him. That’s alright, neither had I. But, just read this: “Every Creative Act involves a new innocence of perception liberated from the cataract of accepted belief.” Arthur Koestler, TheContinue reading “A New Innocence”
Trees: ink, light and feeling
Feeling the trees with ink and light. Brushes and skewers, are used lightly softly. The black ink diluted in many tones, plays upon the dampened paper. Trees in Ink You never know, just what may come about, what may emerge. A surprise each time. Many surprises are wonderful. And manyContinue reading “Trees: ink, light and feeling”
Inking Up in October
Inks on trend…. not that I ever ‘do what I’m told, or supposed to do.’ But, I am in the process of “inking up.” That’s the start of the process. Materials for Inking Up I can’t help but love all my gorgeous papers, inks and brushes and stones. They’reContinue reading “Inking Up in October”
Under the Influence – of Matisse
For Inspiration, you never can go wrong with the Masters. Anytime my classes need a bit of visual ‘help’ I always like to mention “Go To The Masters!” They have decades of experience just waiting for us to learn from. Matisse Like Impressionist Nude To be under the influence of one ofContinue reading “Under the Influence – of Matisse”
Drawing… upon the child within
Happiness. The child is happy as they draw and create…. for they have no fear. No expectations. No demands. And their Imaginations – are Free!
Love Touch Create: With These Hands
Each time we extend our hand, we can invite and create….tiny miracles. In some form.
Insights into Drawing on the Imagination
Drawing on your imagination initially may present some challenges, but with practice it becomes second nature. i.e. you learn as you go! From this first image of the banksia, I developed the concept of a circular form; deciding to pair up the golden amber with soft mossy greens. The next “springboard” for myContinue reading “Insights into Drawing on the Imagination”
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