Jun

29

Working From Abundance

June 29, 2007 | 3 Comments

[-process, essay-] by Nancy S.M. Waldman As we create, we use up media, materials, tools, ideas, time, and our own creative energy. Working from abundance means having a well of resources—more than we need—to create what we want. My son used this expression in a conversation about the new songs he had just recorded. I [...]

Jun

14

Expecting the Unexpected

June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-photography, process-] red carnation Originally uploaded by nuanc. This photo is one I took over two years ago. It came up this morning while I was playing the game Free Association! on flickr. The game involves posting an image in response to the last one posted by someone else. I did a flickr search through [...]

May

27

Cross-pollination

May 27, 2007 | 3 Comments

[process, inspiration] Book box Originally uploaded by cramzy. A Good Sunday Morning in May to you all! The photo to the right is one from The Practically Creative Group on flickr. It’s posted by ‘cramzy,’ a wonderful fibre artist whose work has impressed me continually. Cramzy, also known as Emmy Schoonbeek, does all kinds of [...]

May

18

contour drawings

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-r-mindfulness, exercise-] by Nancy Waldman Before beginning your creative work for the day, try this as a warm-up. It is an excellent way to access your R-mind and to lift your awareness from everyday mode into a heightened realm. This warm-up is a drawing exercise but it’s not just for visual artists. It will help [...]

May

11

MetAphorism – The Artichoke

May 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-inspiration, photography-] metAphorism is a PCQ coined-word that means a simple, everyday thing, concept or event that points us in the direction of a deeper lesson. metaphor – figure of speech giving an implicit comparison: this is that. aphorism – concise statement of a truth or opinion. The metAphorism: The Artichoke Plant The Lesson: Things [...]

May

3

The Nature Journal: chronicling climate change

May 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-journaling, nature, process-] by Nancy S.M. Waldman 3/1 The crocuses are coming up. Is it early? Is the natural world around you different from the way it was when you were a child? Perhaps it has even changed since you were a young adult. It has for me and I know it is so for [...]

Apr

16

Exploring Dimensions

April 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

[-art, photography, poetry-] NightSchool Originally uploaded by MontanaRaven. Today’s image comes from Maureen Shaughnessy, the talented photographer and artist who has been a frequent contributor to The PCQ. She continually explores deeper and deeper into the possibilities of photographic/drawn art alterations. I asked Maureen about this image and she said that she took a painting [...]

Apr

16

Creative Writing

April 16, 2007 | 3 Comments

[-writing, motivation-] Creative Writing Originally uploaded by maher berro. This photo speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Maybe I chose it because it’s Monday morning, the sun isn’t shining so brightly today and I’m feeling at a lower ebb than I have for a while. It’s so pleasing to be able to write a tide-y blog [...]

Apr

16

Heart and Mind

April 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-photography, science-] Heart Chakra Originally uploaded by Solitaire Miles. This image gets to me, leaving me a little bit breathless. I’m not sure why. I have a nursing background so it has nothing to do with seeing someone’s insides. It has more to do with making something visible that we almost never see and therefore, [...]

Apr

11

Boxed Out

April 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-art, alterations-] by Nancy S.M. Waldman scroll/reset Originally uploaded by Mary Bogdan. I have boxes on my mind. This week, I covered a small cardboard box in old photos and gorgeous, vintage gold paper I found in my late father’s art supplies. I lined the inside with beads and feathers. Fun! That little project got [...]

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