Should we just live in the moment? In “Matter and Memory” the French philosopher Henri Bergson claims that this is not even possible.
(more…)Why do we like images?
(more…)How do I even begin my drawing? The secret to jumpstart our creativity is fun.
But how does that work?
(more…)Last summer, I found myself at a farmers market of a small town in Southern France. The air was alive with chatter and the joy of yet another sunny day ahead. I made my way through tourists, neighbourhood regulars and other early birds. To escape the buzz, I stepped into the nearby cathedral.
(more…)The emotional rollercoaster I experience in art supply stores can be summarised in one word: greed.
(more…)Great ideas are hard to find. Drawing makes it a lot easier. And fun. How?
(more…)No idea?
If we want to understand what a picture is, then we must look at the difference between perception and imagination.
(more…)on the difference between seeing and knowing
The following exercises are a bit more advanced than the ones in the “Quick beginner’s guide to drawing”, and I hope you find them equally fun!
(more…)An ancient feud rages at the very core of your creative endeavour: The rational logical you and its fuzzy intuitive rival are in constant dispute.
(more…)6 drawing exercises to get you started right now!
The basic craft of drawing is about two things: you learn to control your hand and to see.
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