we found this ball, 2007

mixed media on paper

7.5 x 8.5”

Sometimes an artist’s favourite is not necessarily what her collectors like. This image has never been popular in my collection. It may look nothing more than a sweet illustration for a children’s picture book. However, it’s one of my top 10 favourite images. (continue reading…)

Creative people often whine about how their clients don’t appreciate the artistic genius, and fail to recognize the masterpieces. Being a creative professional for hire, I admit that often clients’ favourites may not be my best works. For the next little while, I would like to share with you my top 10 favourite landscape and portrait photographic images, and my top 10 favourite drawings/paintings. They may not be my most technically successful images–they may not even be popular. However, I would drown myself in tears if I lose any of these images permanently.

The Cherry Blossoms in Snow

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O for On My Own.

I am in love with that girl. My friend likes the octopus better. (When he asked, “How come there are only five arms?” I replied, “Because I am lazy.”)

Which one do you like more?