Art Matters
Those are some mighty strong shoulders...
Barb Toland Creative Sparks
Anytime I'm in Paris I feel like my heart is leaping out of my chest. I've cried many times while there, sometimes out of pure joy & other times out of massive overwhelm. There have even been moments when I've felt a sense of pure panic while taking in the beauty around me...
The formula for designing a more art-filled life
Barb Toland Creative Sparks
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...
Gertrude Stein on living life creatively, and a stroll thru Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris
Barb Toland Art Quotes
Gertrude Stein, a well-known writer who lived in Paris for many years, was admired by many -- including the likes of Pablo Picasso & Ernest Hemingway, among many others. In addition to her writing, she is also remembered for the extraordinary "salons" she hosted in her Paris home...
Who are you? Take time to look around 👓
Barb Toland Creative Sparks
Most of us have our favorite time of year, what's yours? Whatever it is, embrace it ... because it's authentically & completely you...
A negative perspective can be positive :-)
Barb Toland Art Bites
Looking & seeing are two very different things. And when it comes to art there's a concept we're going to talk about today that will help you see things differently & actually more completely. A way of seeing that will improve your ability to look at life thru a more creative & artistic lens...