Other than as a way of earning a living, what drives an artist, writer, musician — any creative person — to do what they love doing? Why does an artist paint? Or a writer write? I know there are many reasons — all as unique as the person(s) behind the art — but here are [...]
How Does Someone Connect With What I Say? Or Write? Or Paint? I’m learning how to use less detail in areas of my portraits outside a small focal area. I’m learning to look at things straight-on and, while not moving my eyes, think about how I see the periphery. Certainly it’s not detailed. Important to [...]
Like most people, I have enough time to do whatever I’m doing. The question always lingers, though, how do I find the time to do the rest of the stuff I still want to do? Like, paint with my liquid pencils and watercolors? Write a blog post or add an article to my blog? Write [...]
First I make the coffee. The day begins with the earliest light, and I love being alert to it. My morning coffee is my companion, offering its warmth and taste to a new me. Or at least me on a fresh slate. Over coffee, my mind gets ready to think… I like the mornings. I [...]
Do My Words Paint Pictures People Can Relate To? Can Connect With?
by Barbara Hartsook on March 11, 2009 · 11 comments
in Blogging,Conversation Over Coffee
How Does Someone Connect With What I Say? Or Write? Or Paint? I’m learning how to use less detail in areas of my portraits outside a small focal area. I’m learning to look at things straight-on and, while not moving my eyes, think about how I see the periphery. Certainly it’s not detailed. Important to [...]
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