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I have been writing about my artistic process for several years. It has given me a place to reflect on travels, books, life and generally unravel the stories behind my work.
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The Artist's Path
January 8, 2019
One thing I’ve learned about being an artist is that no one else will tell you that you must create. An artist needs to have their own belief in what they have ...
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Time With Emily Carr
October 10, 2018
While reading all her books in succession I started to feel like Emily Carr was becoming a friend which I looked forward to hanging out with at the end of the day. ...
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Book Review: "Imagine: How Creativity Works" by Jonah Lehrer
August 31, 2018
Categories: Inspiration
I really enjoyed this recommendation by a visitor on the studio tour. The main lesson in this book is that creativity shouldn’t be thought of as strictly the realm of artists or ...
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The Art of the Journey
June 8, 2018
I’ve travelled on many trails in a variety of landscapes; such as circumnavigated the Yosemite Valley, hiked up Mt. Albert Edward in Strathcona Park or a ridden a myriad of trails in twenty years of mountainbiking. Every time ...
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Decisions, Decisions...
April 3, 2018
When you are an artist, you are your own boss, which means you need to make many of your own decisions.
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Seeing More
March 5, 2018
Drawing is a very direct path from your eye to pencil to paper, there is no technological barrier such as a computer or a camera. I think this immediacy has a way of revealing mysteries, ...
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Blast From the Past
February 5, 2018
I recently acquired two paintings I did 20 years ago that had been sold to a local art collector. It was a bit of a surprise to see them, it was like I ...
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What Makes the Best Studio?
January 5, 2018
To do creative work we need to transfer from our everyday busy thoughts. Rituals can help. I have a few: as soon as I put on my painting apron I feel like “I’m working”. I also make a cup ...
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