Rodjonesartist

LATEST ARTICLES ( 294 )

• Creative Serendipity

  As luck would have it, or is it divine intervention? The old, old, old, saying, “luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Drama – Drama

  Drama-drama everywhere; what we don’t generously serve up to ourselves, we are given in platefuls and pot fulls of ominous unwholesomeness. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Vanity of Art

  : You may think it’s vain to be vain. You could imagine Mona Lisa in the privacy of her boudoir, “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the most famous woman of... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Words Make Art Work

  Rod’s wife, Inci walked into his art studio. “That painting is certainly different for you, what’s it called?” “I don’t know!” “Well what’s it about?” “I don’t... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Plein Air Affair

  “Now is the time to start making arrangements for Vivian to get to France, the town of Giverny.” she thought to herself. Vivian Bray had the most annoying... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Extraterrestrial Art Thief

  Lawrence Jones walked into his office at the New York Daily Tribune and picked up a note that was positioned on his desk begging for his attention. “I want to... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Creativity in the Year 2084

  Paul looked in the mirror, and said out loud, “You handsome devil you.”  Paul Decker had just turned 91 years old, which he didn’t exactly feel was that much... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Road to the Altar of Creativity

  . I married creativity— not in the literal sense. It happened on the altar of nature where the vows were taken, when I was still a young lad. I know it was... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Eyes, Hands and Art

  Eyes and hands are the tools of the heart. Both can be sensuous, inviting and generous. They grace our bodies, collectively searching for fulfilling and positiv... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• It’s a Tequila Sunrise

  It was a tequila sunrise: I put my well-being in the hands of my black Renegade CJ-7  Jeep, that it and I explored much of the South West, in a most carefree... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Fantasy Fiction and Art

  It was 6:06 when the alarm finally went off, Mallory looked at the clock with her usual morning wonder; curious why this stupid clock would never sound off at... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• How Many Steaks Can an Artist Eat?

  How many steaks can an artist eat: Food, Food, Food, esculent eatables. The second most enjoyable, pleasurable, sensuous part of one’s life. You can decide... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• What Lois Lane Knew About Creativity

  : It was 2 AM Thursday morning. I don’t know why, but interesting stories like this always start around 2 AM in the morning. I guess it adds interest and... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Creativity and Boxing

  : Yes; when I say boxing I’m referring to pugilism. The way we land or hit the canvas. Creativity, when done properly is filled with bouts, just like in a boxin... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Fanfare for Creativity

  : A celebratory event, not when you win the ribbon for best of show, or a standing ovation for a stage performance, or when the last guest puts down his or her... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• What Does Nature Know About Creativity

  ?: Three people walk into a national forest. After about a half-hour the first one says, “This place is absolutely beautiful, it’s Shangri-La, a gift from... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Creative Anxiety and Stress

  : I’m dictating my thoughts on creative anxiety and stress, while I’m finishing up the painting that will accompany this post. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Is Creativity Romantic

  : or “What’s love got to do with it.” You may be asking? How is creativity romantic? Does it have anything to do with LOVE? Well this artist thinks it does,... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Lost Muse

  It’s 3:14 AM, yes that’s right 3:14 AM in one of the wee-est hours. My elusive muse IS nowhere to be found. I suppose this is neither natural nor unnatural,... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Creativity Has Its Own Spirit Guide

  Who’s to say if this is true or not. But you might ask yourself where does your creativity come from? Were you born creative? Did your creativity show up one da... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2020 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE