2024-04-14 15:18
I recently shot this photo of a tree in my apparent area parking lot. It’s simple but is a reminder of how even the most mundane (and perhaps even gross to some) things can be beautifu… Read More
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2024-04-14 15:06
A little late after Easter but better late than neverIn these days of gray and darknessOf fear and hurt and painLet us look back and recallThe perfect truth againIn our trails may we seekThe… Read More
2024-03-16 20:05
Humanity, the essence of artThe heart, the mind, the soulEndowed with the gift of creationBy the original of all creatorsNow, new mechanical wondersOf an age of innovationHave taken on the s… Read More
2024-02-15 01:26
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2024-01-29 21:03
If you haven’t read my prior posts about the work of Justin R.Martin, you’ve been missing out. Let me explain to you just what I mean.If you are an artist or any kind that works… Read More
2024-01-13 20:36
As many readers of this blog know, each year I write a Christmas song parody. But the reality is, while many people are dashboard drummers and shower singers, that doesn’t mean we are… Read More
2023-12-02 21:36
See full lyrics here – https://rumble.com/v3ycmtp-rudy-the-hefty-reindeer-parody-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer.htmlView On WordPress Read More
2023-11-12 15:23
Whether you like fall or not as a season, it’s hard to argue that it isn’t a visually beautiful time of the year in many parts. The assortment of yellows, oranges and reds that c… Read More
2023-11-05 15:23
Don’t you worry, you’re pretty little headJust stay cozy in your bedLet us deal with the scum of nightUntil the dawn of morning’s light——-Lay there safe, in dre… Read More
2023-09-03 14:52
I’ve raved about the talent of Justin Martin before and am now going to do it again. If you haven’t read my previous posts about this creative individual, please search my blog f… Read More
2023-08-23 15:09
A little video experiment with my phone, two different lasers and a crystal photography ball set to some funky music.Tools and resources used to create this video:“Energetic Hip-Hop: r… Read More
2023-08-13 13:27
When disappointment grasps at the soulAnd fear and worry take their tollLook up in awe toward the stars of nightFor healing in the purest light*For to be human is painIn the heart and the br… Read More
2023-07-12 16:29
If you have ever seen or considered using a photography reflector, you probably realize they can be big, bulky and expensive. If you are ever looking for a simple option at a fraction of the… Read More
2023-07-04 15:45
Wanted to share with readers a few 4th of July themed pieces I made, hope you enjoy. I did them in Photoshop combining two pics and using a low opacity to get the see-though feel.View On Wor… Read More
2023-05-30 16:04
Over the last few years, AI has continued to infiltrate more and more of our everyday lives. It’s no surprise that it has been making a mark on the arts. But, is this a good or bad thi… Read More
2023-04-07 20:39
A PoemIn this eternal sacrificeThere is sorrow but joySadness but hopeHumility yet glory—–It is in the ultimate act of loveThat we learn to loveIn the giving up of lifeThat we le… Read More
2023-03-25 14:53
Wanted to share this video if a very talented street artist, enjoy.View On WordPress Read More
2023-03-19 14:37
I’ve been touting the work of Justin R. Martin for a long time on this blog and recently found out about a new posing guide released for sale by the author and wanted to share it with… Read More
2023-02-25 20:30
While this is not even remotely my area, I wanted to give it as try. These designs are simple but hopefully appeal to people. Some are done with black cord and others with metal chain and al… Read More
2023-01-29 15:10
I don’t know what to makeOf these ever evolving daysToo much, too fast, too easySimplicity gone and brokenIt doesn’t feel rightLike there is no placeThat may ever fit againNo tim… Read More
2023-01-20 13:45
When we think of the visual arts, we tend to be taking about painting, photography and that sort of thing. We often overlook just how much can be done with lettering. Calligraphy and artisti… Read More
2023-01-12 21:50
Easy and Free Way to Fix Noise in AudioOne of the biggest issues I find with any recording I do for videos like my tutorials on things like photo editing, graphic design and more includ… Read More
2023-01-07 17:48
The 50 Greatest Books or All Time?View On WordPress Read More
2023-01-01 21:03
With 2022 behind us, I look forward to 2023 and all the creative possibilities. I would have liked to close out the year with a couple of more posts but sadly I had the Covid monster infiltr… Read More
2022-12-18 14:25
Christmas Display At Our ApartmentThis is the outside area of our apartment this year, hope you enjoy. Paper snowflakes, silhouette and words are all secured with hot glue. There are se… Read More
2022-12-10 14:05
A couple of Christmas gift art projectsThere are some dear friends I wanted to do something special for this Christmas so I decided to take my shot at creating some art that I hope will… Read More
2022-12-07 12:12
Great Art Video ChannelThere are several talented artists showing their pieces online and when I find one I like to share what they are up to. One such creative individual is Ginette Ca… Read More
2022-12-04 12:24
New book from very talented poetI was introduced to the work of Caitlin Leigh a while back and have come to appreciate her unique and captivating style of poetry. I recently found out t… Read More
2022-11-24 13:58
Great app for photo resizingIt is a fact of life that when you take a photo on your phone or digital camera, the size is likely to be very large. But sometimes, large file sizes are not… Read More
2022-11-18 13:36
I’ve recently been collaborating with a very talented writer and artist by the name of Dylanna Fisher. We met though a service bartering website and now work together on a fairly frequ… Read More
2022-11-10 14:32
Working on Ice Cycle Creations for Seasonal DecorAs you may know, I really get a kick out of do-it-yourself projects on a small scale. One of the things I am working with right now as t… Read More
2022-11-04 21:38
I’m So Thankful For The Support From My Fiverr BuyersWhile you may or may not have heard of the freelance service website Fiverr in the past, chances are you have seem some commer… Read More
2022-10-27 14:39
T-Shirt and Clothing View GeneratorIf you create designs for products like T-Shirts or novelties, it’s probably a good idea to have a way to showcase them on those products. If yo… Read More
2022-10-21 15:00
Van Gogh’s Starry Night In A Wild New PerspectiveView On WordPress Read More
2022-10-12 14:50
Boost the volume of your audio clipsIf you ever find yourself making videos for an online video sharing site and for some reason the audio is so low that you struggle to hear it even wi… Read More
2022-10-08 15:03
Cancel, cancel everythingNo books to read, no songs to singThis is the way of the world todayDare not think and never sayWe’re so consumed with what we feelWe demonize what may be real… Read More
2022-09-25 14:53
The Paintress – Original Audio PoemView On WordPress Read More
2022-08-25 13:56
Gone Too Far – Original Audio PoemView On WordPress Read More
2022-08-21 21:56
Great Tool For Batch WatermarkingMany artists and photographers consider using watermarks on their posted images for copyright protection and so nobody uses your work without your permi… Read More
2022-08-12 16:03
All The Earth Is A Canvas – Original Audio Poemhttps://rumble.com/embed/vs6a3b/?pub=c0rmbView On WordPress Read More
2022-08-04 15:16
Ever Heard of Binaural Beats?Well, it sounds like something based in new age pseudoscience but binaural beats are actually a musical phenomenon being studies by legitimate health and we… Read More
2022-07-30 14:34
10-Year-Old Boy’s Deep PoetryThis is a poem by Toby, a 10-year-old who apparently has some deep thoughts and better writing skills than the majority of children his age and even a… Read More
2022-07-10 13:19
Glass Castles – Original Audio Poemhttps://rumble.com/embed/vs69us/?pub=c0rmbView On WordPress Read More
2022-07-03 23:57
She Still Stands StrongOnce as red as blood As blue as the sky And as brilliant white As the light from the heaven’s eyeShe now has faded And her fabric has frayed In the echoes o… Read More
2022-07-02 13:11
New Services I’m Offering on FiverrI’m now providing services to colorize black and white photos and correct white balance problems. You can check out these gigs on my profi… Read More
2022-06-25 14:39
Days Gone By – Original Audio Poemhttps://rumble.com/embed/vrljpj/?pub=c0rmbView On WordPress Read More
2022-05-30 22:12
Another Cool Art AppI was playing around today trying to find some kind of Android App that could be used to make a simple artwork using red, white and blue to celebrate America for Mem… Read More
2022-05-14 13:36
Why I Love Black and White PhotographyWhile some might think of black and white photography as something from an era of the past, there are many people who still work with it in today&r&hell…Read More
2022-05-11 15:16
Exert from “Molly Manta: The Mystery of the Missing Pearl” By George Snyder“Molly and her family lived on the seabed, off the coast of Florida in the sea. Molly loved… Read More
2022-05-06 14:06
The Evolution Of The Emo Fashion and SubcultureWe’ve already seen how fashion and music have influenced each other over the last few decades. The line between the two expressions… Read More
2022-05-05 19:26
Guest Post – An Original Poem by George SnyderThe truth can’t always be seen with your eyes. The truth has been hidden from the watchful. The lies of life are ever… Read More
2022-05-04 22:11
Guest post by Mariana Abeid-McDougall’s ServicesIf you love photography and portrait drawings, you will love hyperealistic portraits.Using a variety of materials, including graphite pe… Read More
2022-04-24 13:33
Lots of Hard Work Paid Off As a Fiverr SellerIt took a long time after Fiver decided to change the seller rating process but I am glad to say that I’ve finally made it to a Level… Read More
2022-04-24 13:02
Discover 2Cellos and Watch Their Full Concert FreeGuest post by Rachel RabalaisHave you ever been stuck at the office or jogging in the park and wanted to put your music playlist on shu… Read More
2022-04-22 14:48
Easy Tool for Simple Animated GIFsEver wondered how people create those goofy like GIFs used in social posts and on websites? Well, it can be done a number of ways but here\s one that d… Read More
2022-04-06 22:23
Or at least new to me that is. I love my Panasonic Lumix but as an older model it doesn’t do all that well on noise when I need to shoot at a high ISO in low light. I found a used Olym… Read More
2022-03-18 12:43
The Sunshine Brings Me Back – Original Audio Poem https://rumble.com/embed/vs6a84/?pub=c0rmbView On WordPress Read More
2022-03-13 14:30
Playing With Music For Non-MusiciansI recently found a couple of cool websites for people who aren’t musically inclined to mess around with creating their own musical works. Both… Read More
2022-03-12 01:10
Ello for Creatives – Great Alternate to InstagramFor some time many artists have been searching for a quality alternative to Instagram. And to be honest, options are hard to find… Read More
2022-02-13 15:33
The Machine (A poem)The MachineA BeastSo cold, so soullessCaging captivesIn fearDon’t dare strayNever challengeIt owns youWorship itFollow itOr elseIt sends its minionsTo devour y… Read More
2022-02-08 15:27
A Good Watercolor Pencil TutorialView On WordPress Read More
2022-02-06 15:47
My Poetry in Video and Audio FormatI’m going to try something new for a while. I will be adding my poetry here on occasion from videos I upload to one of my video sharing accounts… Read More
2022-02-03 17:28
Music From Nature? Yes please.There is an online radio station that plays music. Well, that’s no big surprise. The overwhelming majority of them do so. It would be like saying the… Read More
2022-01-21 12:41
I Weep (A Poem)I weep for the childrenForce-fed lies under the guise of educationEncouraged to hate and distrustTheir very flesh and blood—–They cast a net for the mindAimin… Read More
2022-01-12 14:43
Camera on my new phoneIt has been way too long since my last post. But at least I have something new now. In early December, I got a new cell phone and part of the reason I got this par… Read More
2021-12-01 00:11
Support A Talented Writer Joy VoigtI know this is kind of last minute folks but I just found out about it so excuse the timing. There is a talented and very creative writer named Joy Vo… Read More
2021-11-19 14:14
Christmas Village In ProcessMy creative mom wanted to build a Christmas town for display outside our apparent this year. Here is the progress. All structures were made with recycled car… Read More
2021-10-29 21:07
Another Fun Tool For Digital ArtistsIf you haven’t heard of the alternative social network MeWe yet, there’s no shortage of reasons to check it out. But one of the lesser kn… Read More
2021-10-03 14:17
Top Posing Guide Now Available In All FormatsI’ve written a number of posts about the publications by Justin R Martin over the years. Perhaps you might be asking yourself, “… Read More
2021-09-25 15:29
A Cheat For Great Fall Flower PhotosIf you enjoy taking photos of flowers but don’t have a lot of options due to a lack of a yard, not having any place to plant them or any other… Read More
2021-09-11 13:10
Ash flutters in the skyAmong the winds of dayGray among the walls of steelIn all surrounding places——————————–Ash flutters i… Read More
2021-08-27 17:39
The smell of failureRises through grayed skiesLike the sizzling ashAmong embers falling like rainKabul, we weep for youIn the midst of smoke and fireWhile angered by the sight and soundOf a… Read More
2021-08-26 13:47
Another Great Book From Justin R MartinI’ve written about the Poses For Artists series of books before as assets for any artist, photographer or model. There is a new book coming… Read More
2021-08-07 16:20
Alcohol Ink Tumbler | Blue and White on a Dark Base CoatThis is a beginner friendly tumbler to make using just some alcohol inks. I randomly dropped my inks around the cup before making… Read More
2021-07-26 22:30
Great Posing Resource, Great DealGreat Posing Resource, Great DealI’ve mentioned the importance of posing many times. It doesn’t matter if you are someone who draws, a paint… Read More
2021-07-23 12:32
Book Recommendation For Creatives - Harboring HappinessBook Recommendation For Creatives – Harboring HappinessMuch of the work we create is based on emotion. And while some of the… Read More
2021-07-04 13:46
A Tribute to AmericaA Tribute to AmericaThe Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. There are a ton of different reasons that this is so but rather than going into a lengthy list… Read More
2021-06-17 19:54
A Paint Project From YesterdayA Paint Project From YesterdayWhile I don’t claim to be a painter by any stretch of the imagination, I do enjoy it. Yesterday i sat on the back patio… Read More
2021-05-29 19:30
Fun Art Site For Action PaintingFun Art Site For Action PaintingIf you are a fan of abstract art, and specifically the “Action Painting” style made popular by Jackson Polloc… Read More
2021-05-27 14:22
The Art of Dylanna Fisher (Part 3)The Art of Dylanna Fisher (Part 3)As the final post in this series, I’m focusing on the work on her official website Dylanna Fisher Communication… Read More
2021-05-21 14:12
Two Tools Every Poet Should Be UsingTwo Tools Every Poet Should Be UsingIf you write poetry, or are trying to jump into writing in this format, there are some things you should know. It… Read More
2021-05-12 13:58
The Art of Dylanna Fisher (Part 2)The Art of Dylanna Fisher (Part 2)Here is the second website we would like to highlight featuring the work of artist Dylanna Fisher. Again, it is on th… Read More
2021-05-07 13:48
Social Media Alternatives For CreativesSocial Media Alternatives For CreativesSocial media plays a big role in most of our lives these days. It only stands to reason that it probably do… Read More
2021-04-28 13:28
A New Tools For ArtistsA New Tools For ArtistsSometime AI can go a little too far in our lives. I’m not a big fan of automating anything and everything just because you can. That… Read More
2021-04-22 13:21
The Art of Dylanna FisherThe Art of Dylanna FisherA while back, I met a woman by the name of Dylanna Fisher. I met her through an online resource that features a lot of artists and have… Read More
2021-03-30 13:39
Cool Limited Edition From Talented ArtistCool Limited Edition From Talented ArtistI met a young lady with a lot of artistic talent a while back and am finally getting a chance to share… Read More
2021-03-19 21:07
A Few Of My Favorite Arts Groups on MeWeA Few Of My Favorite Arts Groups on MeWeIf you are not already using MeWe, you might want to check it out. It is a small but growing social platf… Read More
2021-03-11 14:26
Creator’s Paradise - Exciting New Tool for Copyright Free Music That Actually Sounds GoodCreator’s Paradise – Exciting New Tool for Copyright Free Music That Actually Sound… Read More
Creative Projects With Old CD CasesCreative Projects With Old CDÂ CasesWe Are Going To A More And...
2021-03-04 14:55
Creative Projects With Old CD CasesCreative Projects With Old CD CasesWe are going to a more and more digital environment in which things like CDs are being replaced by digital music li… Read More
2021-02-25 13:49
Custom Card for CreativesCustom Card for CreativesWe all use debit or credit cards, or at least most of us. And as creative people like to do, it’s fun to put your own stamp on th… Read More
Rocket ArtThere Is Something To Be Said For An Old-school Toy. Do You Recall Those Wooden Blocks,...
2021-02-15 15:31
Rocket ArtThere is something to be said for an old-school toy. Do you recall those wooden blocks, cars, trucks, planes…you played with as a child? If you are of a specific age group… Read More
2021-02-11 15:01
Guest PoetAs you know, we post a lot of poems here. I met someone last year that I recently found to be a poet and asked her is she minds if I share some of her work. She agreed and so I wil… Read More
2021-02-02 15:36
Free Professional Organization for Natural Light PhotographersFree Professional Organization for Natural Light PhotographersThere have always been some beneficial elements to becoming p… Read More
2021-01-19 22:11
Winter Road At DuskWinter Road At DuskI am an occasional user of the platform Reddit but one of the things I enjoy is the annual Secret Santa. My gift was from a very cool user who gave… Read More
2021-01-07 14:18
The Art of Shadows (A Poem)The Art of Shadows (A Poem)The art of shadowsDancing in the glistening moonlightSo delicate and so playfulBut they merely represent resultFor without those be… Read More
2021-01-06 19:54
Representations of Reality; Comparing Photographs to Traditional ArtistryRepresentations of Reality; Comparing Photographs to Traditional ArtistryGuest Post By Dylanna FisherPhotography… Read More
2021-01-05 16:58
Sorry for the delaySorry for the delayIt’s been a very busy time lately and I haven’t been able to update this blog like I want but I can tell you there are some new and exc… Read More
2020-12-09 15:04
Great Way to Display Christmas CardsGreat Way to Display Christmas CardsMillions of Christmas and holiday cards go out every year. Chances are, you probably send and receive several. On… Read More
2020-11-25 14:57
Why MeWe is a Great option for Creatives – Artists, Photographers, Models…There has been a lot of talk about the small but growing social media platform MeWe lately. Some o… Read More
2020-11-19 14:34
I am not always the most crafty of people but do consider myself to be pretty darn creative. And as such, I like to venture into different artistic pursuits. This time of year allows me to u… Read More
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