Now began an era where the “I” of dreams became the “we” of reality and any creativity thereafter was based around family. In an extended search for the ideal place to raise a family, work and remain true to artistic ambition we left Ontario and settled in British Columbia.
On the Conception of Body Paintings
Body-painting is an old artistic form of expression, which has been applied since prehistoric man. Throughout history, these artistic decorations of the skin have been used by various cultures around the world, especially at ritual ceremonies.
Finding Freedom, not Fear, in Architecture
It was during her daily journey to The Glasgow School of Art, that she began to notice the beauty of Glasgow’s Victorian architecture. The wrought iron detailing, the stained glass, the red and blond sandstone structures, all exuded a wealth of decoration and form on an imposing scale.
Hacienda Mosaico: Creativity in Paradise
In my January, 2014 workshop “Large Scale Mosaics, Architectural Installations and Home Enhancements.” Students will learn the process of designing, fabricating and installing large-scale permanent mosaics for exterior or interior architectural settings in a safe, creative environment.
Closed Eye – Continuous Line and Opposite Hand Techniques
My classes are not about painting a specific thing or outcome. The focus of my workshops is how we create – that is what is important. The techniques can be applied to any style of creation as well as living life..
Red – From Start To Finish – Created With An iPad
Janet Vanderhoof feels there is no end to the creative ways the iPad can be used and is sure that it will be a springboard for many ideas. Here, she shows an iPad Brushes playback of a self portrait called ‘Red’.