Art Matters — Creative Sparks
The formula for designing a more creative life
Barb Toland
Today's blog post may be aimed at makers, crafters, artists etc. but don't think for a minute that if you're purely an art collector, that you won't get something out of it. These creative tips can easily be applied to simply growing your life in a more creative direction...
Who are you? Take time to look around 👓
Barb Toland
Most of us have our favorite time of year, what's yours? Whatever it is, embrace it ... because it's authentically & completely you...
Growing your creative heART muscle 💪
Barb Toland
Ohhhhhh the gifts of summertime! Poolside chats. Colorful beach umbrellas. Wearing flip flops. Burgers sizzling on the grill. A little chilled rosé. Vibrant flowers. Bright flashy swimsuits. You get the picture ;-) Summer's a kaleidoscope of sunshine & color for sure...
Step up to YOUR creative dream
Barb Toland
A few years back I created a series of five small paintings that visually leaped into my imagination quite out of the blue. Normally I have to work a little harder at deciding what to paint, so I was quite thrilled to get this idea with no creative struggle required! I call the series, Steps to a Dream...
How this Tower of London raven taught me something
Barb Toland
Wanna know what it takes to turn an ugly painting of a raven into a pretty darn good one? Tenacity. That’s right – that good old fashion stubbornness & perseverance to hold on tight & get it right...