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DAILY PRACTICE: Use it or lose it

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EXPERIMENTAL EXERCISE: A LITTLE GLUE INSIDE MY SHOE

“I was reading a book titled The History of Glue – I couldn’t put it down.” ~ Tim Vine, Comedian In an effort to do something creative every day, I sometimes find ways to experiment with unusual materials.  After finishing my morning bedside sketch, using coloured pencils, I noticed the pile of multi-coloured pencil shavings…

Daily Soft Pastel and Pencil Sketch

“In the springtime, the heart regrows hope.” – Angie Weiland-Crosby.” ART FIX: I, once again, have restarted my practice of daily experimental art-making. Sketching, collage, writing, anything to drag the ideas out of my head and on to paper. Journals for creative writing as well as to make notes for art-making. A tiny sketch pad…

Finding Creative inspiration

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~ Albert Einstein Love this quote from one of my art instructors at the Dundas Valley School of Art (Ontario, Canada) back in the 70s. Gordon Perrier was not only a renowned painter, but a creative thinker of the first order. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to…

10 Fascinating Facts About Art from Neuroscience

“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.” ~ Albert Einstein Great article: exploring art in relationship to the brain. Did you know that creating or viewing art can rewire your brain? Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just curious about the mind, the relationship between art and the…

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