Wednesday, June 22
Tuesday, June 21
Monday, June 20
Thursday, June 16
Discovery of a lifetime...
Although the above mentioned title may be a slight exaggeration, I would like to share with you my latest and greatest discovery.
I found my coloured pencils.
They have thrown me into a complete nostalgia!
The way they feel in your hand and even their smell seems to reunite a childhood simplicity and joy I can not seem to describe. That all I need to do is to colour between the lines and the greatest decision I will make will be when I sharpen these pencils. They are the tools of the imagination for the young, where we used to create worlds governed by unlimited resources only limited to how much we could fit on the page.
How are we creative today? Can you rediscover the joy of just colouring ? Of creating?
I found my coloured pencils.
They have thrown me into a complete nostalgia!
The way they feel in your hand and even their smell seems to reunite a childhood simplicity and joy I can not seem to describe. That all I need to do is to colour between the lines and the greatest decision I will make will be when I sharpen these pencils. They are the tools of the imagination for the young, where we used to create worlds governed by unlimited resources only limited to how much we could fit on the page.
How are we creative today? Can you rediscover the joy of just colouring ? Of creating?
Wednesday, June 15
So, you want proof?
I am delighted to report that I have ordered my proof! Proof of what you may ask? Proof of my upcoming book "Almost." .
I can't wait to see how it looks and feels!
Almost there....
I can't wait to see how it looks and feels!
Almost there....
Cade Turner: New series: Renaissance de la nature
Check out my artist friend Cade Turner's new blog!!
Rainy Day Blues
As the rain pitter patters down outside (and on occasion rushes in bucket loads) I can't help but contemplate the effect the weather may have on mood. Are you more likely to embrace the day when the sun is shining bright in the morning? Or when it's freezing cold?
I understand that may be a bias question, because no one I know in their right mind would like to face the day when as soon as they get out of bed, they turn into an icicle. And it's not like when there is sunshine people jump out of bed and starting singing as if life were a musical.... (although, i must admit, I do know a few likely suspects that may or may not do this regardless...).
However, from extensive research of watching the discovery channel over the years, I am now led to make the observation that humans are the least likely animals/species to adapt to their (or our) environment. For example, if I am feeling cold, or have cold feet, i turn the heater on. Unlike some crazy penguins, who have this amazing thermoregulation thing happening... (Check out seaworld's facts on penguins, it's incredible.)
So, I will admit my observation is not based on years on hard scientific research, and it is very much in my nature to create these long winded hypothetical arguments/observations on the world without much evidence, BUT somehow it does resonate some truth (in my life anyway!). Yes, I am the person on a sunny day, who will go out of my way to find an extra green hill and start singing "The hills are alivveeeeeee...." from the Sounds of Music. And yes, on other sunny days I will hide in front of an air conditioner complaining about the heat and how i turn into a lobster if i spend more than ten minutes outside.
Whatever the weather brings, I suppose we can look at it this way: our mood/emotions can be as scattered and as unpredictable as a weather forecast in Melbourne. (Check out the song "Four Seasons in One Day" by Crowded House).
So from now on, I will make an effort to pack an umbrella, hat, ski gloves and sunscreen!! (just in case..)
I understand that may be a bias question, because no one I know in their right mind would like to face the day when as soon as they get out of bed, they turn into an icicle. And it's not like when there is sunshine people jump out of bed and starting singing as if life were a musical.... (although, i must admit, I do know a few likely suspects that may or may not do this regardless...).
However, from extensive research of watching the discovery channel over the years, I am now led to make the observation that humans are the least likely animals/species to adapt to their (or our) environment. For example, if I am feeling cold, or have cold feet, i turn the heater on. Unlike some crazy penguins, who have this amazing thermoregulation thing happening... (Check out seaworld's facts on penguins, it's incredible.)
So, I will admit my observation is not based on years on hard scientific research, and it is very much in my nature to create these long winded hypothetical arguments/observations on the world without much evidence, BUT somehow it does resonate some truth (in my life anyway!). Yes, I am the person on a sunny day, who will go out of my way to find an extra green hill and start singing "The hills are alivveeeeeee...." from the Sounds of Music. And yes, on other sunny days I will hide in front of an air conditioner complaining about the heat and how i turn into a lobster if i spend more than ten minutes outside.
Whatever the weather brings, I suppose we can look at it this way: our mood/emotions can be as scattered and as unpredictable as a weather forecast in Melbourne. (Check out the song "Four Seasons in One Day" by Crowded House).
So from now on, I will make an effort to pack an umbrella, hat, ski gloves and sunscreen!! (just in case..)
Sunday, June 12
Did someone say... BOOK RELEASE?
Even though it is 6:32 in the morning and I have been awake for the last two hours (got to love haywire sleeping patterns) I thought I'd share my utmost excitement for my up and coming BOOK RELEASE!
Yes, that's right!
My second book of poetry, entitled "Almost." is going to be released in the next month.
Following from "Petite", which was released in conjunction with the ArT tree's exhibition in September 2009 at Mary Place Gallery in Paddington, "Almost." endeavours to explore "almost moments" - the very nearly experiences that are "all but" what was expected.
Stay tuned for the official book launch details, which will be happening in July 2011.
(It's the final count down!)
Yes, that's right!
My second book of poetry, entitled "Almost." is going to be released in the next month.
Following from "Petite", which was released in conjunction with the ArT tree's exhibition in September 2009 at Mary Place Gallery in Paddington, "Almost." endeavours to explore "almost moments" - the very nearly experiences that are "all but" what was expected.
Stay tuned for the official book launch details, which will be happening in July 2011.
(It's the final count down!)
Saturday, June 11
Musical Delights
To aid the creative juices, I've recently discovered a new fascination with Bob Dylan's music. People seem to be very heated/passionate about how much they love or hate him, or which era of music they like the most.
Although, I must admit, I was spurred on by the influence of watching "Taking Woodstock", a movie that everyone must sit down and watch! I particularly appreciated the greetings the drama troupe gave to the helicopter, and the lovely mudslide. Ah, if only we could all be young & free....
EXCITING NEWS:
In the next month or so, i should be releasing my next book... it is entitled "Almost.". Can you think about moments in your life where you've had to suffice with an "Almost", or if an "almost" was better than what you were after? What is an almost definition?
Now, for a cup of tea... xx
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