This week didn’t see a lot of progress on the deepening of my knowledge of  photography, but it did see some increased breadth.  What I really learned was that art feeds art:  photography feeds sketching...

In my New Year’s Day post I mentioned that part of my stunning failure to complete the Journal 52 prompts through last year was choosing an art journal that was way too big and overwhelming.  I sometimes...

Thursdays are tough for me at work and the first Thursday of each month means that in addition to the regular craziness, I also have to stay after for a late meeting.  This past Thursday, however, marked the...

This week we take a look at The Black Tapes podcast! This podcast disappointed me…when they took a break.  I binge-listened to the first ‘season’ of episodes and was nearly as upset at the...

This week’s lesson in the Love Art Happy Life was on Gustav Klimt and the task was to do a Klimt-inspired piece as homework.  I continue to recommend this e-course as it is helping me think about art...

Today marks one year since my first post on omniasubsole! My partner was the impetus for creating this blog, and remains a great support.  He saw the interesting things I was doing, thought others might be...

I don’t believe I ever knew the drive and dedication of Henri Matisse. Inspired by Matisse Learning about him this week during my Love Art, Happy Life lesson was inspiring.  I often contemplate what I...

I remember a time in my late teens when I was as idealistic as I was naive and everything I did moved toward the most simple life possible.  There are parts of me that continue to yearn for this misty...