Sending you some pure beauty – and hope that you have a beautiful weekend!
Category: Newsletter
Two Freedoms
“So there are two fantasy or freedoms that you can imagine: one based on play and one based on games. Play is like pure creativity; in fact it sort of generates rules. It’s like the ultimate power. But pure creativity is scary on a certain level. On the other hand, pure rule bound game is a stifle and boring. So there’s a kind of constant tension between those two principles that seems to play in every aspect of human existence.” David Graeber Read more here: “The life-sapping reality of beaurocratic life.” Who knew that there was a creativity connection with this activist-academic? I like his thoughts.
Creativity Can Be Learned
Interesting article on research about creativity: How Learning Artistic Skills Alters the Brain – by Tom Jacobs
Paintings at Masonville Library
An opportunity came up spur of the moment to hang some of my paintings at Masonville Library. There are 16 […]
A Brief History of Watercolour
A lovely short video on the history of watercolour. Thanks to artist Jill Poyerd.
How to Survive as an Artist
For those of you who like lists, this is a really good one. Check out – The Painter’s Primer: A […]
The Trouble with Brushes
Do I ever go through a lot of brushes. I try to be kind to them – really I do. […]
