Envisioning Possibilities  

Creativity

 

          Watercolor art is a dance of fluidity and finesse, where every stroke tells a story and every hue sings a melody. It’s a medium that requires patience, yet rewards spontaneity. To be artistic in watercolor is to embrace its unpredictable nature, allowing the paint to flow and blend on the paper, creating ethereal landscapes or vibrant portraits.

          Mastery lies in understanding the balance between control and surrender, knowing when to guide the paint and when to let it wander freely. It’s about capturing the essence of a subject with delicate washes and intricate details, evoking emotions through subtle gradients and bold contrasts.

          Being artistic in watercolor means embracing mistakes as opportunities for innovation, turning spills and splatters into serendipitous moments of beauty. It’s a journey of exploration and discovery, where each painting is a reflection of the artist’s unique perspective and creative vision.

Say No

Every “yes” you say is a “no” to something else. Make it count.

Design your life

Design Your Life: Why Planning Three Futures Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do”

How I met your father

How I met your father

I know this is early but I wanted to share it now. I’m a member and president of Lehigh Valley Toastmasters this year. One of our members, John, signed up to be a speaker on Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February. John asked me to write about how I met Jerry.

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Insanity

image by robinsonk26 from Pixabay       Solving problems   "We can't solve the same problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them". …Albert Einstein A spin-off of the definition of insanity.  I can remember sitting in my office as the...

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Gratitude for the Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic  A few years ago I was gifted the book “The daily Stoic" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. I read it with a friend daily and we texted our thoughts  without judgement.  The experience was priceless for both of us.  "Gratitude is not only the...

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