Creativity is all around us, even if we don’t always notice it. It’s in the paintings on our walls, the sculptures in our parks, the music we listen to, the words we write down, the landscaping we enjoy and the movies we watch. Creativity can be a source of beauty, inspiration, and meaning in our lives. It can also help us to connect with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Creativity-Art
Creativity is an essential part of our daily living. It can enrich our lives in many ways, from making us feel good to helping us connect with others, learn and grow. Whenever we are feeling stressed, we take a few hours to create a piece of art. It is amazing how much better we feel.
No matter how you choose to experience art, we make sure to take the time to appreciate its beauty and power. Creativity has the potential to make our lives richer and more meaningful. Fortunately, art has always been in our life. Michael’s father, Jim went to fashion design school. Over the years, he sculpted, painted, and enjoyed photography. Later in life he was accomplished at watercolors. Michael learned pottery in high school, dabbled in painting, drawing and jewelry making, loves photography, and more recently picked up pottery after a 50 year hiatus. For awhile, he was sculpting either in clay or casting. Sandy enjoys abstract acrylics. Jeff, our older brother, was an accomplished photographer and spent most of his career as a newspaper photographer. Terri enjoys painting and is very talented at it.
Photography
Photography is a versatile art form that can be used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas. It is a powerful way to capture and share the world around us, and it continues to evolve and grow as a medium. Photography makes a blog much more interesting to read.
A hawk discovered a mockingbird nest. The mockingbirds tried to scare it off, but in the end to no avail, it took away a fledgling.
There are many different ways to use photography as an art form. Some photographers focus on capturing the beauty of the natural world, while others use photography to document social and political issues. Still others use photography to express their own personal vision of the world.
No matter what the subject matter, all great photographs share one thing in common: they are all creative expressions of the photographer’s vision. The photographer uses their skills and imagination to create an image that is more than just a simple snapshot. They use light, composition, and other elements to create an image that is visually appealing and emotionally evocative.
Future lemon drop martinis and olives ripening.
Photography is a powerful tool that can be used to communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences. It can be used to document history, to tell stories, and to simply make us see the world in a new way.
A coyote looking into the backyards searching for easy prey. A bullfrog out of water, Baja California tree frog, and a black and yellow garden spider.
Photos of the full moon, big dipper and Saturn, taken from our backyard.
Jeff was very good at photography. This was when newspapers were in black and white, then color. Initially he did his own developing. Later slide film would be scanned and sent to the newspaper. Then came the age of digital cameras. I don’t have copies of his work other than these images from the internet.
Creativity-Painting
Sandy primarily works with acrylics. Acrylic paints are water-based richly colored paints that dry quickly and can be used on a variety of surfaces, making them a versatile medium for artists.
There are many advantages to using acrylic paints. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to find, and non-toxic. Acrylic paints also dry quickly, which allows artists to work quickly and easily. This makes them a good choice for beginners and for artists who want to be able to see their results quickly.
Acrylic paints can be used to create a variety of effects, from thin washes to thick impasto layers. They can also be used to create a variety of textures, from smooth to rough. This makes them a versatile medium that can be used to create a wide range of artworks.
Terri uses different media including adding things from around the house and yard, with amazing results.
Most of her artwork is detailed and requires time and patience to complete.
She made greeting cards and sent them to dad while he was in assisted living. He loved and kept them.
Michael’s dad, Jim primarily used watercolors.
He also dabbled in ink.
Creativity-Ceramics
Ceramics is the art of shaping and firing clay. It is one of the oldest and most versatile art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. Ceramics can be used to create a wide variety of objects, from functional pottery to decorative sculptures.
Bourbon glasses. There are many different types of ceramics, each with its own unique properties. The most common types of ceramics are earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Earthenware is the most porous type of ceramic, making it ideal for functional pottery. Stoneware is denser than earthenware and can withstand higher temperatures, making it ideal for decorative objects. Porcelain is the most refined type of ceramic, and is known for its smooth, white surface. Michael primarily uses stoneware and porcelain.
Ceramics can be decorated in a variety of ways, including painting, glazing, and carving. Painting is a popular way to decorate ceramics, and can be used to create a variety of effects. Glazing is a process of applying a thin layer of glass to the surface of the ceramic, which can give it a shiny or matte finish. Carving is a more challenging technique, but can be used to create intricate designs.
Ceramics is a versatile art form that can be used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas. It is a process that requires patience and skill, and can be a rewarding way to create beautiful and unique objects. Needless to say, we are enjoying retirement.
