A few months ago, I bought two Hahnemũhle water colour pads – one small (A5) and the other tiny (3x4in). (I should tell you, because I think it’s fantastic, that the tiny one is made from sugar cane fiber.) I told myself I’d paint something in one or the other every single day. Well, that…
Category: Art
asphalt/art 8
Since the weather has gotten nice lately, I’ve been able to start walking in the mornings again. There’s an elementary school close to where I live, so I often see many lost treasures on the asphalt in my neighbourhood. If I’m patient, I can collect many of these images over time. Art sometimes requires patience….
shop talk
Hi friends, It’s finally warm today and it feels so nice to open the windows. The house breathes in and exhales — long, slow, deep breaths — and I do, too. Wherever you are, I really hope you’re doing well and are happy. I’m writing this letter because I’m pretty excited. After starting the new…
yutori
I’ve been learning about the Japanese concept of yutori. This word refers to creating space in our lives. According to my Japanese friend, the word itself translates to “spaciousness” or “slack”. Perhaps yutori has to do with creating mental space and also physical space – which in turn makes more mental space. This space allows…