Creative Practice
Thoughts, and reflections on the day-to-day life of making art. Whether you paint, write, sculpt, photograph, or juggle all of the above, these posts explore the habits, hurdles, and joys of the creative process—with a mix of practical advice, honest musings, and a touch of humour.
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BLOG #2: Backup Philosophy and Making Painterly Photos (Light, Land and Lens)
From: Light, Land and Lens Greetings! Read the full post on the member blog →
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How to Evaluate the Reliability of Online Information
The internet has made information easier to access, but not necessarily easier to understand. A search can produce government reports, academic studies, personal opinions, commercial pages, and deliberately misleading claims within seconds. Reliable research therefore depends on more than finding an answer quickly. It requires a practical method for checking who produced the information, what evidence supports it, and whether the material remains relevant. Start with the source The identity and purpose of a source provide important context. Government agencies, universities, professional associations, and established research institutions often publish material under clear editorial or methodological standards. That does not make every statement automatically correct, but it gives readers useful information…
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BLOG # 11 – Vintage Poster of Anacortes (Light, Land and Lens)
From: Light, Land and Lens Hi everyone, Read the full post on the member blog →
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BLOG #10 – World Photography Day (Light, Land and Lens)
From: Light, Land and Lens Today is WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY! I've been doing photography since 1962-1963 when my father handed down his Yashica film camera to me. Here is one of the first photos I've ever taken. It is of a hut on an island in the Majuro Atoll in the Marshall Islands. I was there with my Boy Scout troop to help establish the first troop in the Marshall Islands. Quite the experience for… Read the full post on the member blog →
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Introduction (MM Anderson Art & Design)
From: MM Anderson Art & Design I am very new to WordPress. This is my first post and I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself and give a little information about the art and design work that I do. My primary medium is soft pastel but I also work in graphics. My images are available for purchase on a variety of products on several websites. I love to work with lovely floral and adorable animal subjects but I also enjoy creating repeat patterns, especially those with a Mid Century flair. I have determined… Read the full post on the member blog →
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Tips for a jam that will surprise you! (The Art of Nature and the Nature in Art)
From: The Art of Nature and the Nature in Art Homemade fruit jams are a natural healthy option for preparing a tasty breakfast that will give you a quick boost of energy. If you want to surprise your family with something truly nice but not the ordinary fruit jam, you could try a banana jam! It's so delicious, more delicate than you might think, and you can either use it on your slices of bread or as a special ingredient… Read the full post on the member blog →
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How Do You Know That (Kathy From KeppenArt)
From: Kathy From KeppenArt If we told my Mother something unusual she would ask, “How do you know that?” She was not questioning the validity of what we were saying, she was only curious about all things. Read the full post on the member blog →
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On Beating the Art Blahs (The Art of Shelli Fitzpatrick)
From: The Art of Shelli Fitzpatrick At the moment winter is setting in where I live. The leaves are drying up and blowing away, the garden is frozen and dead. It is cold inside and out and inspiration seems to have gone with the leaves. As I sit here bundled up in front of my blank computer screen trying to drum up some inspiration to create more artwork, all I can think about is how… Read the full post on the member blog →
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On Finding Inspiration (The Art of Shelli Fitzpatrick)
From: The Art of Shelli Fitzpatrick For an artist inspiration is so important, but there are times when it seems to be very hard to find. On days like that I find that I just need to step back from "the studio", which as a digital artist happens to be my computer screen and I will get outside and look at the sky. The first digital artworks I ever created were done from my photographs of… Read the full post on the member blog →
