In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More
Category: Abstract Art
The Heart of the Matter
Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing … More
“This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True”
You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Futurism
Art in early 20th century Italy was centered around the past. The atmosphere must have felt stifling and oppressive to … More
Mother and Child
Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More
My New Set of Palette Knives
Obviously my attempts at using palette knives in my landscape oil painting didn’t work too well. I had fun playing … More
Art Therapy: A Perfect Day
When I began my “neurographic journey” on Sunday — the start of my 100-Day Creative Project — I promised I … More
My Neurographic Journey Begins
Today marks the official start of this year’s “100-Day Challenge“. This will be my third year taking part — although … More
Yes, I’ll Be Doing This Again
The 2022 “100-Day Project” is set to begin on February 13th, ten days from now. What is the 100-Day Project? … More
“A Fearless Attitude of Play”
When I was younger, I enjoyed making collage art…that is, my version of what I thought collage art was, which wasn’t much, … More
Aware, Awake, and Enthusiastic
As part of my morning routine, I like to read one of the daily affirmations shared in Science of Mind … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is COBRA
Seeing as to how we were asked to choose an acronym, and seeing as to how there was only one … More
Cutting and Pasting
The only time I’ve ever been good at cutting and pasting has been on the computer. Yep. I can cut and paste … More
Circles of Enlightenment
One morning recently, I came into the studio and set to work on another “circle” creation. Circles, you may recall, … More
Going in Circles
Earlier this year, as part of Sketchbook Revival, I spent a morning making “holes” — which are, essentially, circles. This exercise, … More
Art Therapy: Losing Control
Doing my own “personal” form of art therapy earlier this year helped me deal with a lot of emotional pain … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Jackson Pollock
I’m guessing that everyone answered this question correctly. We all know — and some of us love — the art … More
Art Quiz: Question 28
I’ve been posting a lot about Impressionism and a bit about Fauvism. Now, today, let’s move on toward a more … More
Color Me Happy
Today I’m sharing a work of art — a term I use very loosely. It’s an abstract watercolor, and I … More
Primary Madness
Color theory — especially color-mixing — can make an artist crazy. At least it’s making this artist crazy, so I now … More