From the monthly archives:

March 2005

Altered Arts 101

by admin on March 31, 2005


Altered Art Piece: These Shoes...


Altered Art Piece: These Shoes…

For some reason, typing the search phrase “Altered Arts” on Google doesn’t bring terrific results. Sure, I get the links to two interesting resources on this topic within the first two pages: Altered Arts Magazine and the Altered Book Club. I even got a couple of links to my own work on the first page. But, a person looking for an idea on what exactly is altered arts or a person looking for tips and tricks on creating altered arts just might get a bit lost in the beginning. You see, right now, I think there’s not enough easily available resources on the web regarding this young topic. I’m hoping that I can help change this.

So, consider this piece a first on a series of writings and demos on altered arts — a relatively new field in the world of art. At least, in the modern context. I believe art alterations have been going on for ages. It’s just not recognised and documented enough. Altered art pieces are the sort that you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Obviously, I’m with the former group. There may not be a lot of us, but I know that I’m not the only member of this group either.

What are Altered Arts anyway?

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NOTES & IDEAS: Inspiration

by admin on March 28, 2005

Stop waiting for inspiration. Sometimes, inspiration only comes to those who dare to do something even without a ‘muse’.

So, dare to create! Create boldy. Create NOW.

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Finding What You Didn’t Lose: Book Review

March 23, 2005

Title: Finding What You Didn’t Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making
Author: John Fox
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the trick of finding what you didn’t lose
(existing’s tricky: but to live is a gift)
the teachable imposture of always
arriving at the place you never left…
– e.e. cummings

When it comes [...]

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Photo Inspiration: The Sunset

March 21, 2005

What do you think of when you look at waters, boats and sunsets? Does this photo make you remember of a place you’ve once visited or a feeling you’ve once experienced?
Here are some creative prompts for you:
1) Complete the sentence: “When the sun sets…”
2) Think of the colours of sunsets. What are they? Take your [...]

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On Keeping A Writer’s Journal

March 15, 2005

About starting and maintaining a journal.

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Get A Move On: Top 10 Activities To Inspire Creativity

March 14, 2005

10 tips to help spark your creative ideas.

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Notes & Ideas: BREAK

March 14, 2005

Sometimes, all you need is silence – a break from the hustle and bustle of life – in order to create.
Go out there and have fun. Or, stay in your jammies and relax.
Whatever you do, just remember: YOU ARE SPECIAL. YOU ARE CREATIVE. No one else in the world can do the things you do [...]

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Project: Cut Paste Poetry

March 13, 2005

A simple creativity project on poems and poetry making.

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Succulent Wild Woman: Book Review

March 13, 2005

A book review of Sark’s book, Succulent Wild Woman: Dancing with Your Wonder.full Self.

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Inspirational Quotes: ON GOALS

March 12, 2005

Some inspirational words on GOALS.

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