How hard can it be?
My father always said that if I wrote a book about my life, no one would believe me. So you might be tempted to file this under fiction, even though this is just a little …
My Art Journey
Brushing up against Modern Art My defining moment ambushed me on a beautifully bright summers day in Stellenbosch, South Africa. I remember looking up at the clear blue sky and thinking, “I cannot do this." …
Art Project: Gregoire Boonzaier
Art project Gregoire Boonzaier Scraperboard History Lesson: Gregoire Boonzaier (31 July 1909 – 22 April 2005) was a South African artist well known for his landscapes, portraits and still life paintings. He was a famous exponent …
Let them be bored!
“Mom, I’m bored!” Here’s why it is good for kids to be bored These dreaded words make us scramble to come up with ideas to keep our kids busy. The norm these days is to …
Creativity – the only way your kids will thrive in the future.
Creativity is the new currency. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2020 creativity and creative thinking will be third on the list of the most important skills needed to survive and thrive in the fourth …
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5 Creative games I play with myself
5 Creative games I play with myself People ask me "how come you are so creative?" ...and the answer is straightforward - we are all creative. The trick is to let ourselves be creative and …
Why is modern art so bad?
. Why is modern art so bad? For two millennia, great artists set the standard for beauty. Now those standards are gone. Modern art is a competition between the ugly and the twisted; the most …
What is art for?
Anybody that has attended my art classes will know I am a School of Life addict. It simply is the best channel on YouTube. I thought it would be great to transcribe this video and …
Cultivate corporate innovation one paint brush at a time.
Successful corporations have one thing in common: They know that creativity feeds innovation, and innovation means that your company will stand the test of time. Fostering creativity in the workplace also keeps your employees happy …
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Is It OK to Draw and Paint From Photos?
Is It OK to Draw and Paint From Photos? The world of art has its fair share of controversies that extend beyond the realm of subject matter. Artists typically have their own opinions on the …
Tips for keeping a sketchbook
Tips for keeping a sketchbook In my previous post I spoke about the importance of keeping a sketchbook. Below are some great tips that have helped me over the years. 1. Carry it with you …
The importance of a sketchbook
The importance of a sketchbook A sketchbook is a personal record of the artist’s ideas - a personal record – a journal of the artist’s progress and development. My sketchbook is a witness of what …
The 10,000-hour rule
Why There Is No Such Thing As Talent (the 10,000 hour rule) Talent is a funny old word. Everyone thinks they know what it means but at the same time almost all of us use …
Raise smart kids – let them do art!
In recent years, school curricula have shifted heavily toward common core subjects of reading and math, but what about the arts? Although some may regard art education as a luxury, simple creative activities are some …