Last month’s post #2 in the series ‘I’m Not an Artist, BUT…’, was about line and space as performance art in nordic skiing. Now it’s music’s turn.
I come from a tradition of choral singing.
I’m Not an Artist, BUT… Post #3 Line and space in music
“I’m Not an Artist, BUT…” Post #2
LINE & SPACE in Nordic Skiing
Sporty LINES, and the SPACES they carve out, are artful expressions or gestures. These two elements of Art, LINE & SPACE are expressive and freeing especially when carved by our own bodies. In this …
“I’m Not an Artist, BUT…” Post #1
How many times have I heard that disclaimer, “I’m not an artist, BUT…”?
The ‘BUT’ is key to redemption.
It wants to change your mind. ‘BUT’ is as central as the Principal’s Office at the ‘FANBOYS School of …
Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Kauai’s South Shore
It’s the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. We meet at sunrise at Shipwreck’s Beach parking lot with Adrian Burke, an ARC Seabird Technician (Archipelago Research & Conservation). He’s from the Big Apple with a BS in biology …
Two for Tulip
We’re an hour’s drive from our North Vancouver home. We’ve brought bicycles to ride a portion of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT). It’s a ‘Two for Tulip’ day. ‘Tu’ and ‘Two’ are the syllable sound-surround of this flower of the …
In the Desert
I’m in a desert of sorts.
Deserts are lands of sparsity where evaporation exceeds rainfall. Harsh habitats for a writer.
Coming from a temperate rainforest, I feel it from day one in my skin, my eyes, and my not-naturally-straight hair. …
Heh Leaf!
Heh Leaf!
Inspired by Johnny Mercer’s lyrics/song ‘Autumn Leaves’ © 1947
Heh Leaf! Fall out with me
in one fell swoop—
let this be your downfall.
Fall in line
Fall apart, f(or) all I care.
Fall into, fall off of, …
Hip Revision, Balance Regained
To be steady on my feet…steady in my thoughts, I need balance.
First off, when balance is disturbed, my writing Muse muffles.
Shooting from a 26-year-old hip replacement, my decrepit spoke to me. At first, in quiet tones. Then, …
DrawBridge Questions & Reviews
DrawBridge: Drawing Alongside My Brother’s Schizophrenia
Caitlin Press, 2019
Stephen A. Corcoran’s art is on display at North Van Arts CityScape Art Rental: https://northvanarts.ca/items/art-rentals/
Art sale proceeds support the Emily Carr University Stephen A. Corcoran Memorial Fund.
Books are available …
Space and Shape
DrawBridge tells the story of my brother Steve (book’s illustrator), and how he communicated through artful elements. Today’s elements are Space and Shape.
The book came out June 1st, 2019. These blogs are an introduction. Non-verbal moments and elements of …