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My Visit to Futurism

In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More

21st Century Art, Art and Authenticity, Chaos, Futurism, Modern Art, Modern Life, Violence

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

100-Day Creative Project, attitude, Childhood Art Experiences, Neurographic Art, Valentine's Day

“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

doodles, Hamlet, Neurographic Art, Renaissance Man, Shakespeare, Slow Drawing, Zentangles

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

Declaration of Futurism, Fillipo Tommaso Marinetti, Futurism, Futurism Manifesto, Giacomo Bella, Gino Severini, Umberto Boccioni

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

100-Day Creative Project, Emergent Art, Impostor Syndrome, Intuitive art, Mary Cassatt, Mermaid Markers, Neurographic Art, Sharpie

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

Abstract Expression, Acrylics, Oils, Palette Knives

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

100-Day Project, A Perfect Day, Art therapy, Expression in art, Neurographic Art

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

100-Day Project, Art therapy, Color, Lines, Neurographic Art

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

100-Day Project, Creative Projects, Neurographic Art, Pavel Piskarev

“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

Collage Art, Derek Gores, Recycled Art. Collage Classes

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

Abstract Art, Art and Spirituality, creativity, Ernest Holmes, Wassily Kandinsky

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

Asger Jorn, Christian Dotremont, Constant Nieuwenhuys, Corneille Guillaume Beverloo, Joseph Noiret., Karel Appel

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

Art Journal, Cutting and Pasting, Sketchbook Projects, Yes Paste

Circles of Enlightenment

One morning recently, I came into the studio and set to work on another “circle” creation. Circles, you may recall, … More

Enso circles, symbolism, Zen art

Going in Circles

Earlier this year, as part of Sketchbook Revival, I spent a morning making “holes” — which are, essentially, circles. This exercise, … More

Amy Maricle, Circles, Sketchbook Revival, Sketchbooks, Slow Drawing, Themes in Art

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 therapy, Fluid Acrylics, Losing Contol

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

Abstract Expressionism, Convergence, Greyed Rainbow, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Ruth Kligman

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

Abstract Expression, Art Quiz

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

Blue, Delftware, Happy art

Primary Madness

Color theory — especially color-mixing — can make an artist crazy. At least it’s making this artist crazy, so I now … More

Color mixing, Color Temperatures, Color Theory, Neutral primaries, Primary Colors, Secondary Colors

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