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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 no matter what […]

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 Take Time

by guest metaphorical thinker […]

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 many people. Climate change […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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