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Other People's Art

Other People’s Art

03/05/2015
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Creativity, Writing

I had the opportunity this week to look close up at graphic artwork by Merle Tingley and other local artists at the Ting Festival at the…

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And Then One Day They are Artists

And Then One Day They are Artists

26/04/2015
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Creativity

All kids draw. Most stop.  The reasons why they stop may vary, but the common understanding is that they realize that what they are drawing…

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Am I too Old for This?

Am I too Old for This?

19/04/2015
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Creativity, Life

There are many comics being posted on the web right now, I am not unique in my endeavour.  However I notice, there is one big…

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Character Development

Character Development

12/04/2015
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Creativity, Family, Writing

There is a profound difference between inspiration and reality.  So far, it has been my experience that when the creative process takes over, reality takes…

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Draw Like No One is Going To See It

Draw Like No One is Going To See It

05/04/2015
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Behaviour, Creativity, Writing

My favourite definition of charisma is “the ability to be yourself regardless of who is in the room.”  As a definition, it captures that essence…

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The View From a Plateau

The View From a Plateau

29/03/2015
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Creativity, Writing

Learning curves are always a challenge, but like life, they rarely  happen in a smooth upward glide.  There are plateaus along the way.  Little oases…

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Keeping it Raw

Keeping it Raw

22/03/2015
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Creativity, Writing

Just so you know, there is no photoshopping going on here, these pages are scanned directly onto the web site without any alterations.  I could…

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A Creative Evening with Walrus Magazine

A Creative Evening with Walrus Magazine

15/03/2015
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Creativity, Writing

This past week, I attended the Walrus Talks; ‘Eighty minutes of lively, thought-provoking ideas exploring creativity in all of its forms’ presented by The Walrus…

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You Are What You Create

You Are What You Create

08/03/2015
aemannewithane@gmail.com
Creativity, Writing

Or are you?  One of the most common responses I get from friends who read my comic is, “Is that you?” or “Which one is…

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Draw What You Like

Draw What You Like

01/03/2015
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Behaviour, Life, Writing

The creator of ‘Peanuts’, Charles M. Schulz is accredited with having said “Draw what you like and hope others like it too.” That saying has…

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