Good morning. I wanted to start this morning by talking about music that inspires us when we are being creative. I recently attended a Lindsey Stirling concert in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and When I left there, I felt really inspired. It made me think about how music transforms my way of thinking and feeling. I often play her music when I'm working in my studio and t made me curious about what music you are interested in listening to and how music inspires you when you are working,
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I have a love for antiques and architecture, so when I get a chance to spend time enjoying both, I am thrilled. Today I drove out to an estate sale in Paoli, Pennsylvania. While this excursion was more . about the architecture, there was one unique find I had to check out. Here is a little peak at my visit to the property. There is something magical about being in a room surrounded by books. Especially of you are the curator. The best part about creating a home library, is that you don't really need a big space. They can be tucked away in nooks, cozy corners, and even in a stair landing. The possibilities are endless. This week I am sharing some ideas for creating your own home library.
Here is a time-lapse of a perspective drawing on my whiteboard. When I teach live perspective workshops, I like to demonstrate how an artist would use perspective, without having to follow strict rules and create background grids. Most artist will layout the basic structure and perspective of a drawing pretty quickly, through observation. While it is important to have an understanding of the rules of perspective, it is important to recognize that you don't have to draw in perfect perspective. This is a very loose gestural approach.
I will be releasing perspective workshops this spring. If you are interested in updates on my upcoming workshops click here and let me know which workshops you would like updates for.
Good morning. I want welcome you to one of my favorite places in the house, the library room. I grew up with a love for reading. It's no coincidence because my grandfather was a writer and my mother instilled a passion for reading from a young age. I grew up surrounded by books and an excitement for using my imagination and learning. So I wanted to share a little bit about that with you. When you are trying to live a creative life, it is important for you to use your imagination and to constantly keep learning and seeking out interesting materials and resources. It also allows you to connect with other people. Over the next several months I will share some of the books that I am reading with you. Perhaps they may be of interest to you.
This week I am going to share some information and inspiration in relation to color! If you didn't get a chance to check on my post on the Color Wheel, check it out. Free practice PDF download on that blog There are many different books on color. I wanted to share my two favorite ones here. Perhaps they will inspire you. This first book is my all time favorite book on color. Colour, The Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finley is a fascinating book that gives the history and stories behind many colors. It is a story of traveling through the paintbox. Through her travels across Afghanistan, Indonesia, China, and Australia she discovered and pieced together the origins of color. Victoria takes you on an adventure from the beginning to the end. You will walk away from this book with a new appreciation for color, its cultural and political connections, and understand the meanings behind human connection with color
One of the first things I teach students who take my live workshops, is color theory. In fact, I could teach a whole course on color theory alone. Understanding color is an essential part of art and design. I thought I would put a short tutorial together on how to create a simple color wheel. If you have never created one or need more practice and experience with color theory, I recommend you start with the medium of your choice and practice. Below is a PDF of a pie shaped color wheel.
Televisions have become a central part of most homes. Though they have come a long way they still don't have much appeal in the overall look of a space. So the questions becomes, how do I design a space around the television. This is a common question I get from clients.
Meet one of my dearest friends and creative twin, Anna Hileman! Anna is a pet portrait artist from Colorado. She also teaches workshops on Zenso Creative. We met in college and really connected over our shared passion for art and design. Over the years we have supported one another and grown as artists. Our friendship has taught me the value of having a creative network. I thought I would share a little bit from my interview with Anna, as well as some of her work. She is an incredibly talented artist.
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Ellie McIntoshEllie McIntosh, grew up as a creative thinker. Inspired by her father, a furniture designer an inventor and musician, she took the path to creativity. Her artistic journey has taken her as far as France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Germany, Morocco, and many places throughout the United States and Mexico, where she utilized various Archives
February 2021
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