by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Sep 9, 2011 | Art History, Inspiration |Thoughts
Arthur C. Danto Summary of our talk; make a choice! … no excuses! Everyone can become an artist if he/she decides to become one. It is a matter of choice. But, what do you want to paint? To which “Artworld” do you want to belong? This is another choice. ...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Aug 3, 2011 | General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
To all icscis/walkthearts friends of Ottawa Region, It has been a very busy summer and would love to see you before it ends. Join us next Thursday August 11 for drinks at Mambo (77 Clarence Street) starting at 5:00 p.m. As you know icscis nights are very informal and...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jul 11, 2011 | Art History, En français, Food | Cooking, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
Pilgrimage to Cézanne’s home, workshop, and mountain by Callie Archer We painted Mont Sainte Victoire near Aix-en-Province under the inspiration of Yves then saw a retro of Cezannes paintings at his former home. We were in our element! A guide imbued us with...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jul 10, 2011 | General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
The sermon on the mountain I left my students at the bottom of Mont Sainte Victoire so they may start painting peacefully, following their heart and their eyes. I left them with their easels and their faith. After an hour, descending from the mountain, I saw that...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jul 9, 2011 | En français, General, Inspiration |Thoughts
Les Gorges du Verdon By Enzo Medaglia Turquoise, placid cool waters cutting deep crags against azure skies. Sailors, painters, explorers entering deep crevices lingering with delicate fingers on the cool liquid we were adrift on. Young men, bravados, diving from...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jul 8, 2011 | Art History, Food | Cooking, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
Puimoisson Lapin à la Gionot by Lorri Bromilow After a previously beautiful sunny day and outdoor evening, we awoke to a grey and rainy day. So, scheduled plans were changed. We painted in the nearby village of Puimoisson, which is a quaint little town with its...
