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Tag Archives: thoughts
What is it all about anyway
As if anyone really knows. But we try; I try, keep going. A friend in Vancouver sent me a link to a fascinating and inspiring documentary on “How Art Began”, written and produced by the British sculptor Antony Gormley. Gormley … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Musings
Tagged Art, art energy, art history, arts, cave paintings, Creativity, existence, meaning, Sculpture, thoughts
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How to spell Trouble
Let’s Talk, no. 1; 36″ x 112″; oil & collage on canvas Lately I’ve been scaring myself when I am painting. This has happened periodically before but this time I don’t want to back away from what is frightening to … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract art, Abstract Painting, Art, Change, Inspiration, thoughts, Work
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Hunting for the muse
Recently a friend asked me what is my muse. At first I didn’t know what to say. I did say that I just always wanted to do something like this; it wasn’t until I was twenty I knew it was … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Friends & Family, Musings
Tagged Abstract Painting, Art, changes, Family, Inspiration, Mistakes, Muse, Painting, Painting format, Stubborness, thoughts, Truth, Work
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Seven years of change
At the Harrington Brown Gallery in Memphis, TN, March 2011 Seven years ago, in 2011, I had an exhibition at the Harrington Brown Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was one of those shows where I took a major right … Continue reading
Beginner’s mind
“I Think I Might Be Dreaming, no. 5″; 48″ x 48”; oil & collage on canvas Several years ago I read that Michelangelo on his deathbed said: “It is a pity I am dying when I am just beginning to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Friends & Family, Teaching
Tagged Art, changes, Color, Family, Michelangelo Antonioni, Painting, thoughts, Work
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What’s new
Last weekend, GPI Atlantic had a fundraiser event. I donated a large selection of artwork to this amazing organization. They use the Genuine Progress Index to count what matters: happiness and well-being. The GPI Youth section sets up sustainability projects … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Photos
Tagged Abstract art, Art, changes, Genuine Progress Index, GPI Atlantic, Opinions, Painting, Photography, Screen Prints, thoughts, Work
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Ask Me Anything
As a New Year gift, CBC had three of their top radio hosts be the ones to be asked questions. These hosts, and most of the broadcasters at CBC radio and television, have become my “friends”. I look forward to … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Musings
Tagged CBC Radio, home, Programming, Radio, thoughts
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Surprise!
Some days seem to have a surprise built in somehow. A friend recently mentioned how there are days when he wakes up in the morning but just wants to pull the covers up and stay there all day. Then after … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Friends & Family, Musings
Tagged Art, changes, Creativity, Energy, mood, People, thoughts, Work
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“A beautiful trip”
Yesterday (or maybe the day before, all days running into each other recently) I heard an awesome interview on q (CBC radio arts program) by Tom Power with Sonny Rollins. First, I love jazz and love listening to jazz musicians … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Music
Tagged CBC Radio, Creativity, Jazz, Music, Philosophy, Sonny Rollins, thoughts, Truth
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Alone with all of us
Last weekend, July 14, 15, 16 that is, I was part of the Peggy’s Cove Festival of the Arts. That meant I had Open Studio Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Long hours; lots of people passing through. The best part was … Continue reading
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Tagged Abstract art, Art, arts, Arts and Entertainment, Communication, Creativity, People, thoughts
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