“Space”

Space fascinates me. Not just the one with the stars and black holes and what not. But just, the concept of space. My space, your space. Big, small. Small can feel safe and big can feel small. In art, when you move away from focussing on the object, to focussing on the space, it becomes a different thing. Like I said, fascinating… read more

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Learning basic and advanced art skills doesn’t have to be tedious or uninspiring. I love teaching people how to work on their goals by combining technical exercises with creative, dynamic projects. Art is more than just a skill; it’s a healing mindset.

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  • August – “Space”

    August – “Space”

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    Space fascinates me. Not just the one with the stars and black holes and what not. But just, the concept of space. My space, your space. Big, small. Small can feel safe and big can feel small. In art, when you move away from focussing on the object, to focussing on the space, it becomes…

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  • “Pace” – A monthly inspiration post

    “Pace” – A monthly inspiration post

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    Every month I post a royalty-free photo and a word that I feel suits it. Perhaps it will inspire you to think, draw, paint or even just enjoy it.  My grandmother told me more than once; you’re always so busy. Your generation has so much to do, all the time. I thought about that for…

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  • “Tomorrow” – A monthly inspiration post

    “Tomorrow” – A monthly inspiration post

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    Every month I post a royalty-free photo and a word that I feel suits it. Perhaps it will inspire you to think, draw, paint or even just enjoy it.  How do you capture tomorrow when you don’t know what it brings? Why does thinking of tomorrow feel different, depending on today? I like thinking about…

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  • Things I wish I would have known while learning art

    Things I wish I would have known while learning art

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    Self-education is one area that has really benefited from the growth of the Internet. We’re no long bound to local courses, outdated library books or full-time studies. Instead, we have access to knowledge and people from all around the world, much of it at very low cost. But teaching yourself a new skill also introduces…

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