Quebec 2011
Just thinking about the 2011 roadtrip through Eastern Canada. It was one of the most pleasant trips we took. Quebec is such an artsy place, I had to do a little tweaking of this photo 😎 Continue reading Quebec 2011
Category: Artsy
Artsy Saturday – Learning To Sketch Lesson- An Update
Progress has been slow in this endeavor to learn how to sketch. Maybe I am too impatient to wait out being accomplished at it. Or perhaps I just don’t think I will, with the time left for me, ever be … Continue reading Artsy Saturday – Learning To Sketch Lesson- An Update
Artsy Fartsy Saturday – The Ubiquitous Weaving Loom.
I have visited more historic colonies than I can even count during my Search Of America, and almost every one has a version of a loom in it. Without even serving its function the loom itself has an artsy feel. … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy Saturday – The Ubiquitous Weaving Loom.
Artsy Fartsy – Sketching – Practicing Strokes
So far in my studies to become a sketcher I have learned about how to anatomically draw lines, shading, and other such things. Liron suggested that I should pick something around the household to practice on. That brought to mind … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy – Sketching – Practicing Strokes
Artsy Saturday – Just A Pic??
I have been busy lately with my trip planning and other such things and just haven’t had time to do a sketching lesson! Shame on me! I promise to get one done next week. So, how about just an artsy … Continue reading Artsy Saturday – Just A Pic??
Artsy Saturday – Baby Steps
Let’s set up a common format for these sketching posts here on Artsy Saturday-Sketching. Just giving you the lessons I covered during the week would be, well, BORING. So, I want to spice it up a bit with some artful … Continue reading Artsy Saturday – Baby Steps
About Artsy Saturdays (and other such things)
For this Artsy Saturday let’s step back and look at the broader view of things. Artsy Saturday is a part of the trilogy of new projects I am starting at RJsCorner. The banner above shows the other two. For the … Continue reading About Artsy Saturdays (and other such things)
Artsy#4 – Sketching Is A Mind Game…
The title of this post sounds kind of mysterious, doesn’t it? But it has a lot to do in the practice of sketching. Let’s talk about that first, then some exercises. This week I got through the 39 pages of the book. The first part was about the mental side of sketching. Liron, the author, assured me that I can learn to be a passable sketcher as long as my mind is in the game. As mentioned in the last post, practice is an essential part of that mindset. It also has to do with visual intelligence. Sketching is about … Continue reading Artsy#4 – Sketching Is A Mind Game…
Artsy Fartsy #3 – It’s ALL About Practice…
Let’s face it, anything that is worth doing takes practice. If you want to learn how to play a guitar, as I did in my teen years, it takes hours and hours of practice. The more you practice, the better … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy #3 – It’s ALL About Practice…
Artsy Fartsy#2 A Sketch Is Not A Drawing
Ok, I got it wrong out of the gate. The novice that I am, I just assumed that a sketch was a drawing!🤪 So, I basically started out with the wrong book. (sorry Bob). While the book I first bought (Drawing for the absolute beginner) will be useful down the road, it proved to be not what I needed out of the gate. So, I went on the search for a book on sketching. I think I found a pretty good one. I found this one and after an Amazon – Look Inside, I decided that this is better for … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy#2 A Sketch Is Not A Drawing
Artsy Fartsy #1 – Lots Of Tools…
Let me start off this post with a cop out. I was expecting to give you my first “piece of art” sketch, but I just didn’t get around to it. I promise I will do better in the weeks ahead. … Continue reading Artsy Fartsy #1 – Lots Of Tools…
Introducing Artsy Fartsy Saturdays
Going forward, I am going to dedicate the weekends here at RJsCorner to showcase my artistic talents, especially in sketching. In my youth I was kinda proud of the sketchings that I made. For some reason, I never tried to … Continue reading Introducing Artsy Fartsy Saturdays
Artsy Saturday – Sculptures
I have come to appreciate the work of modern sculptures. I ran across these by James Campbell entitled “Birth Becomes You” recently at the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington Indiana. I plan to go back more for the monthly exhibits. (click on an image to see a larger view) Continue reading Artsy Saturday – Sculptures
Artsy, Fartsy…
I know I have put the above photo here before but I just think it deserves a Saturday artsy posting all by itself. It was taken in Montreal Canada in 2011. There was a second one just down the block. Yes, it is a real house but not an x-ray view. :) Continue reading Artsy, Fartsy…
Function vs Artsy
For this Artsy Saturday I give you “Red Knobs”. I’m sure that all the red knobs in this pictured weren’t placed there to be artsy, but in my opinion, they are. This picture of a steam locomotive was taken at a railroad museum in Greenbay Wisconsin. Continue reading Function vs Artsy
Be Artsy
For this Artsy Saturday, I want to present to you the tag banner that will be used for future Artsy Saturday posts. I have had an artistic tsunami this week so I now have graphics for each type of post going forward. :) My header above shows the seven daily topics going forward here at RJsCorner. I am trying to diversify my neighborhood so it doesn’t fixate on all the madness inside the beltway. I made a promise to you that I would do more to offer hope in these trying times and that is what this new diversification is … Continue reading Be Artsy
Moving Artsy Saturday…
Just a quick note to tell you I am moving my Artsy Saturday posts over to my new photo site at MyViewOfTheWorld. Look for them there from now on. Continue reading Moving Artsy Saturday…
Artsy Saturday..
My wife totally enjoys NYC. Â We have been there several times. This artsy picture was taken in Central Park on one of our visits. Continue reading Artsy Saturday..
Artsy….
June 1989 – Â This is a picture of a long time friend taken at the Indy Zoo. Of course it has been “artified” by me. I am trying to get into this type of thing again. Continue reading Artsy….
RJ's Corner - Having My Say 