Form
Most of my artwork does not feature a strong form; I tend to paint abstract landscapes with a horizon. This painting actually hangs in our laundry room. I liked it more in one of its previous stages, when it featured … Continued
A little creative inspiration: Danielle Hession and Shawn McNulty
I discovered a couple of successful artists tonight who are quite different from each other, yet both their work resonates with me. They are both excelling in styles of painting I love (though I have been trying to combine them … Continued
artist block broken
Finally, I painted. I haven’t touched this painting for about two months. As usual my painting stalled halfway through. I lose the initial vision, become attached to things and am hesitant to change things. I put it up on the … Continued
“How I Spent Labour Day” by Donald Duck, 1931
Today in Canada it is Labour Day, a great excuse to have a long weekend in September. Four years ago, I wished so much that I was in labour, being five days overdue with my first baby, largely so that … Continued
Grandpa’s Story
I found my Grandpa’s 1929 composition workbook from 50 years before the picture (previous post) was taken. Grandpa’s 1929 composition notebook, age 9 A Trip by Aeroplane Once upon a time there lived a little boy who’s name was Jack … Continued