ideas and thoughts on finding ideas and making them real
I like many, have pursued self-improvement to better my life, become more successful and be happier. My quest for personal development lead me to read, listen and watch to so much advice. But a part of me became exasperated at how much it felt like work. I asked myself ‘When will it end? When can I … Read more
Although I started art a few years ago, I can see how my art yearnings grew from my youth. I used to play tabletop games back in the Day, exclusively Warhammer and Warhammer 40k by Games Workshop, which creates games in a Fantasy or Sci-Fi genre. Collecting, painting, and playing with miniatures on the tabletop … Read more
Recently I’ve been away on a short holiday, my first in three years, because of the pandemic. Travelling on the train, when I reached Dawlish in Devon, I saw the sea and the Horizon for the first time in a long time. I felt so calm and joyful at seeing it. My relationship with the … Read more
Looking back on my path, I can see that the only time I have made progress is facing the fears and beliefs that have held me back. It’s not easy, indeed the most challenging thing you can do. Many things cause my anxiety and depression, but low self-esteem and self-worth are one. I listened far … Read more
Like many an artist, I’ve asked myself what sort of art I want to create, what’s my voice, my style? Realistic representation? Abstraction? Emotions? Ideas? Stories? What can be depicted by art is broad, and where we stand on the spectrum is the journey of an artist and their art. Not surprisingly, such confusion has … Read more
I’ve been trying to pull together for some time why I like certain types of art. I enjoy fine art, but I also enjoy some illustration and graphic design because of its simplicity. For example, I like the expressiveness of a Jackson Pollock, but I also like Greek Vases, the works of Scot Flanders, more … Read more