Sunday at the art gallery

I was (rightfully) reprimanded, because I got too close to the paintings (especially Andy Warhols “100 Cans” – admiring all the little pencil sketch marks, covered up paint smudges and dirt

creative process, art life, culture, inspiration, learningChristina HughesNovember 7, 2023art, gallery, inspiration, learning, culture, local eventsComment

What is a dream?

This dreams exhibition in the Dalí museum in St. Petersburg was quite inspiring for my writing. I took a lot of notes and gathered ideas, because…

art life, creative process, inspiration, writing, learningChristina HughesFebruary 26, 2023writing, writing process, author, art exhibition, inspiration, dreamsComment

How I ruined a nice drawing

I intended to draw a graceful wolf, but the drawing process often has its own dynamic. Here’s what happened…

art life, learning, creative processChristina HughesApril 28, 2018humor, watercolors Comments

Your creative spirit is calling… Pick up!!

I want to share a lesson that I’ve learned that seems to be pretty obvious, but when you’re in the situation…

Haunted by a Blue Wolf

Now, that I’m drawing, I notice that images come to me just like words do. Little creatures that are nudging me, pulling on my sleeve saying,"Hey me!...

art life, inspirationChristina HughesJanuary 5, 2018painting, humor, creative process, watercolorsComment