Category Archives: the creative process
(August) Poetry Postcard Festival 2020
So many months at home. So many postcards. So many poems going out in the mailbox and quite a number coming into my mailbox too! Here’s the two groups of cards (two “groups” or “months” worth) that I have received … Continue reading
Creativity vs Art
From The Painters Keys newsletter which usually gives me something to chew on if not a little kick to the head. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams
Also, This, Today…
First this in my mail. I stopped at the Brainard Post Office on my way out. Sounds like they just found out themselves! And the staff there deserve better. I’m told it’s an emergency closure and no one knows if … Continue reading
Addressing Your Colors
This is just a great quote by Robert Genn: For those of us who struggle with colour and painting every day, my current conclusion regarding this research is to be of two eyes. Your honest, truthful eye sees the colour, … Continue reading
Summer Doldrums
Yes apparently this time of year I wander off and do – not much. I’ve been working – from home, and adjusting to this more and more. It’s nice to have lunch just a few steps away. My commute is … Continue reading