by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Sep 2, 2010 | Food | Cooking, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
When you paint, please do not repeat what has been done thousands of times. Rather, experiment! You can work on a conventional subject, but in a new way. As a painting instructor, I have never been one to say: “You always start by…, and next, you do…” Where is the...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Aug 15, 2010 | General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
I have taught painting and art history in a reputable Canadian art school for more than 25 years. Also, since 1997 I have led painting workshops on three continents for www.walkthearts.com. Hundreds of students have asked me the same question. How can I become a...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Aug 14, 2010 | Art History, Food | Cooking, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
Let’s carry on from our Vico post posted on July 12. So many times we stay anchored in our old ways and paradigms out of fear and a false sense of security. We are comfortable; we do not want to force too much. So many times we read in painting instruction books: “do...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Aug 9, 2010 | General
I am Love, what a film! Loved the movie; beautiful, intense, true, overwhelming! Well shot, fantastic symbolism, great musical score. The message! Be yourself! Some people would find the story a bit to stretched, but we have witnessed stories similar to this one....
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Aug 4, 2010 | General
We are so happy to announce that Claudia Gutierrez accepted to be walkthearts’ apprentice! She will be helping us in putting our first Alumni show (Australia and Canada only; the USA next year) that will take place in Ottawa in March 2011. She is bright and...