Quotes are a look into the minds of others that can help us evaluate our outlook on our creative inspiration. These are a few that I found interesting and inspiring. Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso Life beats down and crushes the […]
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Be Creative – Watercolor And Nature As a
For a while I have consistently been working on painting abstracts and collages. All of a sudden I will have the urge to be creative and return to watercolor. Usually it is because of something I have experienced by viewing nature. A couple of weeks ago I visited the Atlanta Botanical Gardens with a friend. […]
Be Creative – Inspiration for Artists
It happens to even the most creative people. Not in the mood, creative juices not flowing, no energy, severe distraction; the list goes on and on for excuses to not create. Over the years I have become very familiar with the list and even invented a couple of my own excuses. Since being in the […]
Be Creative – Collage On Clayboard
After working on acrylic abstracts for several weeks, I felt the urge to return to collage and wanted to try something new that I found at the art supply store. Clayboard is a hard surface with ground up kaolin clay applied to hard board and then sanded very smooth to a finish that is very […]
Be Creative – Abstract X19 – Abstract Pa
Sometimes art gives you a surprise if you allow yourself to be creative and be open to experimenting. I started the painting featured in this week’s blog/video late at night with no idea or plan in mind except that I wanted to use some left over paint before I went to bed so I would […]