As intriguing as becoming a landscape painter can be, this medium can also feel quite intimidating for the aspiring artist. The aim of this post is to provide guidance and support to anyone who would like to learn landscape painting, but who is still developing a fundamental understanding of the…
The Hunter In the flashes and black shadowsof Julythe days, locked in each other's arms,seem stillso that squirrels and colored birdsgo about at ease overthe branches and through the air.Where will a shoulder split ora forehead open and victory be?Nowhere.Both sides grow older.And you may be surenot one leaf will…
The Education of Achilles, James Barry, 1772 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a heartfelt, and at times gut wrenching, novel following the relationship between Patroclus of Opus and Achilles of Phthia in the moments leading up to the Trojan war. Millers novel emphasizes the adventures of youth,…
Paris Geller - Fair Use She's ruthless, quick witted, and highly competitive. The character of Paris Geller from Gilmore Girls is my favorite source of inspiration for a long study session or a difficult semester. Wholly dedicated to the task at hand, she gets things done and she gets them…
I seem to have spent about two weeks on Week 2 of the Artist’s way... how congenial, considering last week. In week one, I uncovered one of my biggest blocks: time. The desire to do things in a specific amount of time; the failure I feel when I don’t complete…
Week 1 of The Artist’s Way has come to a close and… I have yet to work on a single painting. This is not a slight towards the book—it has been the catalyst for much inspiration and the creation of a schedule for painting moving forward! But going into this,…
Outside of academia, some academic fields can be difficult to access. Whether its difficult to access the knowledge itself, the educational tools that allow someone to advance a field, or the new research that is being developed, spaces where the general public can become educated on obscure topics and research…
Blogging is a tool that can be used to explore a range of disciplines and mediums. Since the inception of blogging, popular blogs have created content on travel, art and design, and parenthood, among a other topics. This post explores the appearance of academic blogs; sites that are about academia,…
Portrait of William Carlos Williams by Man Ray, 1924 William Carlos Williams was a curious literary figure who wrote an immense amount of poetry in the early 20th century. In this post we will explore his life and career, and take a look at a few of his poems. While…
I’ve decide to start a book called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, and I’m excited to document my progress and experiences here on the blog. I’m sharing this journey for a few reasons; first and foremost, as a way to hold myself accountable. As a growing writer and painter,…
American Sign Language is a beautiful language to learn, and it comes with a rich, creative, and exciting community! If you are ready to start learning ASL, this post provides digital and in-person resources to help you begin your journey. How to Start Learning American Sign Language If you want…
This post explores the importance of creating a personalized curriculum to learn painting at home. I have been teaching myself to paint for about 5 years rather slowly, but the one thing that has kept me on track is having clear goals—then creating a curriculum to reach those goals. I’ll…
