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Finding Order in the Chaos Art Making Process
Finding Order in the Chaos Art Making Process- > (A series of selected digital illustrations created in late 2021) Indeed, this post had its humble beginnings back in late 2021, and here we are, in the year 2023, finally hitting the publish button.. It's a...
How to Create Stunning Paper Cut-Out Art: Tips and Techniques for Beginners
How to Create Stunning Paper Cut-Out Art: Tips and Techniques for Beginners Back again with another lil' series of 2D wall relief paper cut-out forms. Both of the pieces below follow the same process and technique. Im really happy with the process and outcomes. Im...
Exploring Human Creativity: Insights from a 20-Year College Professor
Two Decades of Teaching, A Reflection Begins.. It is time to tell the stories, the insights, ups, downs and all around experiences, 20 years of college teaching art & design.. Let us begin this series of posts with the most profound and ongoing metaphor, shall we?...
Exploring Analog, Digital & Ai Mediums in Art: Layered Image Hacks from Old Slide Libraries
Exploring Analog, Digital & Ai Mediums in Art: Layered Image Hacks from Old Slide Libraries As an artist, I'm always seeking new ways to create and communicate through visual imagery. In today's technology-driven world, there are endless ways to be experimental,...
Unleashing Your Creative Potential: The Power of Unconscious Drawing
Unleashing Your Creative Potential: The Power of Unconscious Drawing Have you ever experienced the magic of unconscious drawing? It's a powerful tool that can unlock new levels of creativity and unleash your full potential as an artist. I mean it. These drawings took...
7 Tips for Cultivating Empathy and Community in Your College Classroom
7 Tips for Cultivating Empathy and Community in Your College Classroom Hey fellow educators (& Beyond)! We are now flowing into week #5 of the Spring 2023 semester -> welcome back! While there's aways a lot to catch up on, let's keep reminding ourselves of the...