I'm Loving It! The fast-food industry has had a profound impact on society over the last few decades. As a result of the rapid proliferation of fast food restaurants, people have become increasingly reliant on processed foods that are high in calories, salt, and sugar. This has led to a range of health problems, including [...]
Category: Miscellaneous Topics
Any non-art related topics.
Jerry Springer – A Haiku
Talk show host Jerry Springer was a trailblazer. Jerry Springer's gone, Talk show host of wild antics, Farewell, ringmaster. Rolling Stone Obituary
Great Salt Lake Clay
The Great Salt Lake in Utah is known for its unique and beautiful natural features. However, recently, it has also become the source of an amazing artistic discovery. Clay from the newly exposed parts of the lake has been used to create beautiful ceramic glazes that were then used on pottery and sculpture. In this [...]
I still think about the canoe that got away
I had a canoe (here is the sculpture I made to remember it by) when I was a little kid, maybe 12. I kept the canoe in my backyard on the lagoon I lived on. That summer we had torrential rains for days. Unfortunately, the canoe came untethered from the bank that it was tied [...]
Bacon on Clotheslines
In the small town of Yaoli, in China, the people's lives were marked by their poverty. They lived simply, with little access to the modern amenities and conveniences that we often take for granted. Yet, despite their hardships, they found ways to make do with what they had. Their resourcefulness and creativity shone through in [...]
The Corn Monger of Yaoli
In the remote mountain village of Yaoli, there lived a corn monger with a sincere heart. He sold his sweet corn with calloused hands and a gentle touch that won the love of many locals. From dawn to dusk, through sun and snow, he traveled with wicker baskets in hand. With corn as his gift, [...]
Ladies Gardening at Night In China
As I peered out my window in Jingdezhen, China, I caught sight of a group of women tending to a garden in the middle of the night. Despite the late hour, they worked tirelessly, their movements graceful yet determined as they tended to each plant with loving care. As I watched, I was struck by [...]
Writing helps me put things in perspective so I don’t keep thinking too much
How do you unwind after a demanding day? I’ve recently started putting my thoughts in to my blog. I’m an artist, and it really helps me to think about things clearly and prepare for the next day.
Art IS For Everyone
Art has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years. From cave paintings to modern installations, art has the ability to inspire, challenge, and engage people from all walks of life. Unfortunately, the perception that art is only for the elite and wealthy still persists in some circles. This is a misconception [...]
If Ludwig Wittgenstein, Pissarro, and Manet got together to cook scrambled eggs with chocolate applesauce for Wittgenstein’s grandmother…
If Ludwig Wittgenstein, Camille Pissarro, and Edouard Manet got together to cook scrambled eggs with chocolate applesauce for Wittgenstein's grandmother, it would certainly be a unique and memorable experience. The collaboration between these creative minds would undoubtedly produce a dish that was both innovative and thoughtfully executed. The first step in the process would be [...]