Everyone is Creative
Study for portrait of Vincent Van Gogh by Francis Bacon, 1957. For several years, John has curated the work of … Continue Reading Everyone is Creative
From Inside the Stillness that Is a Rose
I’ve been painting roses like the one pictured here for the past three weeks as homework for a class, “Finding … Continue Reading From Inside the Stillness that Is a Rose
Make art with heart
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist. ~ St. Francis of Assisi
Power Play: Share Your Expertise
Are you waiting to be ready before you share what you know? We humans often think that we’re not ready … Continue Reading Power Play: Share Your Expertise
Insist on the Beauty of Form
Insist on the beauty of form and color to be obtained from the composition of the largest masses, the four … Continue Reading Insist on the Beauty of Form
Ready, Set, Go…Well, Maybe
The success of any creative effort depends on your expectations and how ready you are to do what you want to do. What are your expectations for yourself? For the outcome of your effort? How prepared are you to meet … Continue Reading Ready, Set, Go…Well, Maybe
