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Exercising Outdoors and Creativity

Exercising Outdoors and Creativity

In this blog post, I'm going to discuss how my art is directly connected to, and improved by, taking part in exercise. As Henry Thoreau said "me thinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow". inspired by the landscape As the owner of Max the Patterdale Terrier, I walk him every day. Walking through... View more
Creativity Saves You Money

Creativity Saves You Money

Creativity can save you money in many different ways - not only by occupying your time, but also by meeting your intrinsic needs.  This blog post below details my thoughts on this topic. Opportunity cost My first point is very straightforward. If you are busy crafting or creating a work of art, then you're not going to be spending money... View more
On Not Using the Internet

On Not Using the Internet

My primary reason for NOT looking for artistic inspiration on the internet is to keep my design ideas pure. (I know - this sounds pompous!  But it's true.) I want my ideas to be derived solely from my imagination as far as possible. Over time, I have developed my own particular aesthetic, as you can see from my swallow print... View more