I scroll fairly frequently through Pinterest for things of interest such as positivity quotes that I find, or beautiful scenic scapes and homes, and nice outfits from searching how to put an outfit together. I have recently discovered some quotes and thoughts by artists, which meant I had to start a new Pin board to … Continue reading True North
creativity
Skirt Week
Because I work at a financial institution, the door has to be unlocked for us each morning as the vault has to be opened. I stood at the door, and I could hear my co-worker inside, who was talking to two others, exclaim, ‘Devon’s wearing a dress, I have to go see what’s going on!’ … Continue reading Skirt Week
Music Lessons
When my grandparents moved from their home on Beach Drive, to a Condo on Oak Bay Ave, my grandma no longer wanted to play her piano. She was a quiet person and worried that her piano would be too loud in a condo. She couldn’t bring herself to play for fear of bothering the neighbours. … Continue reading Music Lessons
Recall
‘No I don’t like it. I just don’t think it’s any good. It’s not my style.’ ‘You will always have a place in your heart for art.’ ‘You better lead this team, being the best artist in the class.’ ‘You are so creative!’ ‘I want you to read your story and show your book illustrations … Continue reading Recall
Create
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw3CDxoo_dc I came to the realization that there have been aspects of my art that I hadn’t felt confident in or ‘worthy’ of creating. I was talking about this with someone I know as I was explaining about my art evolvement over the past couple of years. I told about how I hadn’t ‘created’ (really) … Continue reading Create
