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Maya and the Surviving Spirit

by delta | May 29, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View

We are Here In homage to this great life allow me to suggest that as creatives we all owe her a debt, that a woman who had to overcome such great odds to have her voice heard is an inspiration for all those who have ever been brave enough to put down on canvas a...

Here Comes Santa Clause

by delta | Dec 16, 2013 | Motivational, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View

[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...

My Favorite Artist

by delta | Nov 23, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

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...

50th Anniversary of the March on Washington 2013

by delta | Aug 30, 2013 | Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

March on Washington 2013 “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Dr. Martin Luther King In response to this famous MLK...

What’s In Your Universe?

by delta | Jun 27, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

Art as a Metaphor for Life Have you ever thought of a painting (fill in your respective creative poison here) as a metaphor for your life? We all struggle with the desire to control our universe, our circle of influence, and to accept those things we cannot change....

Which Came First, the Art or the Artist?

by delta | Apr 24, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

A friend posted, “you don’t have to be an artist to create art.” Yes, I suppose if you created art that would qualify you as an artist. But only an artist can create art. Most people simply aren’t willing to risk looking foolish in the attempt...

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