An artist should act, and fail.

An artist should act, and fail.

Jul 29, 2021 | Art

We have made three major cultural mistakes in Canada. We’ve elevated conceptual art in our schools, and in our museums (where the artist’s concept of a piece is more important than the finished piece itself). We’ve created an unbalanced expectation...
How to find your voice

How to find your voice

Aug 30, 2020 | Art, Musings About Life

If there’s one thing that runs true through all of the interviews, and all of the conversations I’ve had with artists throughout the years, it’s this: you’re not gonna get anywhere by becoming a carbon copy of somebody else. You have to find...
Artists don’t stop.

Artists don’t stop.

Aug 28, 2020 | Art, Musings About Life

They wait, or they repress. But once born an artist, you’re always an artist. This is a personal story. Music has always been a trigger for me. “Trigger”, these days, has a negative connotation. But, in my case, music has always triggered a deep...
Do things the wrong way

Do things the wrong way

Nov 19, 2019 | Art

As I delve further into the microscopic world, I’m discovering some interesting parallels between playing with my microscope and playing with my camera.  I’ve always been a photographer who wanted to know as little as possible about the technical side of things...
For the love of a microscope

For the love of a microscope

Oct 8, 2019 | Art, Musings About Life

I bought a microscope a few weeks ago.  It has changed my world. I’ve been trying to write an article on this topic for a few nights now, but I’m struggling with it.  The truth is, I’m having a hard time describing in words what this experience has been...