Galleries

WELCOME to my journal. . .

You will find some of my poetry, thoughts on my art, and my other creative meanderings

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Jury Duty

But it's not what you think! The respected Arts & Letters Club of Toronto recently contacted me asking if I could be one of two jurors...

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Gallery Tour Step 7: It Just Got PERSONAL

OPINION: A GOOD or a BAD Message? Now it's time for you to get personal. Here are some brainstorming ideas to help clarify your personal...

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Gallery Tour Step 6: SO Judgmental!

If you hadn't noticed, we have been using a STANDARD of beauty to determine the success or lack of success of the piece technically...

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Gallery Tour Step 5: But What Does it MEAN?

THE MESSAGE: NOW it's time to analyze the meaning to determine if the method is in keeping with what appears to be the artist's intended...

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Gallery Tour, Step 4: Well, Technically Speaking. . .

METHOD: IS IT SKILLFULLY MADE? So was the "Creation of Adam"* by Michelangelo or God? (Attempt at humour.) Every human has value based on...

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Gallery Tour Step 3: We Have a HISTORY

DISCOVER ITS HISTORY You are well on your way to victory, my friend. Just stopping to NOTICE and consider the attraction of a piece of...

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Gallery Tour Step 2: Just the FACTS Ma'am

Step 2 Towards Understanding Art.

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Gallery Tour Step 1: "I Don't Get Art!"

Don't Panic! Help is on its way.