Absinthe and Watercolor

I drink. Unapologetically. I’ll still live to be 100. Why? Because I want to live. My Grandma is turning 102 next year. I recently made her a watercolor postcard. Speaking of watercolor postcards, I should make her another one. Maybe just an octopus in an aquamarine blue background. Grandma lives life. That’s why she’s lived… Continue reading Absinthe and Watercolor

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Me and Ozymandius

I’m well listened. I know my symphonies, concertos, and ballets. I have a pretty strong knowledge of them from a technical standpoint as well as I’ve actually studied the scores of a lot of great Classical music. But, for poetry? C-. Maybe even a D+. I don’t know my poetry. It’s a weakness. I’m also… Continue reading Me and Ozymandius

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Classical Music for Newbies

What are the absolute best Classical pieces? Wrong question to ask. Rather, this article is Classical music for newbies. So, we expect the reader to not know Classical that well. And you don’t want to introduce them to hard-core Classical music that will just turn them off to Classical music. For instance, I’m not going… Continue reading Classical Music for Newbies

Painting on a watercolor board

Am I painting on a watercolor block? Or am I painting watercolor on wood? The answer? Neither. I’m not painting on watercolor paper either. What is it then? It’s called a watercolor board, and I absolutely love painting on one! This specific watercolor board is made by Canson and it’s 16″x20″. It retails for $5.99… Continue reading Painting on a watercolor board

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The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus. Why is this such an important painting? First, let’s look at who Venus is. Venus is the Ancient Roman Goddess of Love and Beauty. After all, what’s more important to an artist than love and beauty? The Ancient Greeks and the Romans pretty much gave us Western culture. To this day,… Continue reading The Birth of Venus

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