World Views Blog
Conversation with Fredric DeJaco
I recently had a fascinating conversation with local actor and playwright, Fredric DeJaco, who closes as Scrooge this weekend at the Footlight Theatre, to find out why a veteran actor has decided to start writing plays in his early sixties. Fredric has completed...
Here Comes Santa Clause
[youtube]http://youtu.be/RlGI0yTmkQE[/youtube] As many of you know, I have been playing Santa on Facetime this year. Why? Because I believe in Santa. It's been a very meaningful project and I'm humbled by each and every amazing experience in which I have been a...
Being in the Zone vs. Zoning Out
If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness. Les Brown Being in the Zone The term is used quite loosely to express that feeling of freedom, when time seems to stop and we do...
Stuart Cline – Confessional of artist blogger.
I recently had the privilege to exchange interviews with Art Therapist and eminent Blogger, Stuart Cline. His interview of me is on his website, along with great information and links to artists and therapists who find multiple correlations between the creative...
Interview with a VampBlogger
The first known interview with a VampBlogger - Confessions of an artist I was recently asked for an interview by eminent art therapy blogger, Stuart Cline. Here are his fascinating questions, along with my answers: What got you into blogging? I enjoy communicating...
Painting Badly
Some Advice from the Master (of failure) about painting badly This is not directed at anyone in particular, since, I have banned the use of the word" bad" in my classes. I encourage my students to think in terms of deeper, rather than bad or good. In other words, if...
Brush with Talent
No brush with wine last night. Cate and I have really enjoyed each group that has come and celebrated the creative process with us at our painting parties, now being offered half price through Amazon Local. They're also offering half off painting classes. Imagine,...
My Favorite Artist
Why bash Bush? When I first saw this monstrosity on facebook my knee jerk reaction was, terrible President, terrible artist. I proceeded to draw correlations from history. The comparisons between Hitler and all the famous politicians who were artist wannabes...
Six More Artists in the World
Does the world need another artist? Another Painting Party and suddenly there are six more artists in the world that were not there before. I love that none of these ladies has ever painted in oil before last night. A couple had done a Palette and Brush event but...
Morris Island Lighthouse Demo
Morris Island Lighthouse This iconic Charleston scene captivates us with its steadfast devotion to its task. Recently restored it has been the subject of many a painting. Add seven more. Last evening this painting was the subject of a painting party at our studio. ...
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Double portraits are double trouble because the focal point is split between two subjects. But I love the challenge of weaving together two souls. I create linear connections between the figures that reinforce and intensify the feeling of relationship. This genre is all about relationships. ... See MoreSee Less
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