I am undertaking a massive learning project that I have lovingly dubbed "my BoP" where I pursue learning photography from the perspective of an Arts Degree.

The recipe for The Gemini cocktail.

I have a tendency to take on too many things at once. Somewhere in my life, I started believing that I mustn't miss opportunities by saying no. Even when I already have a lot going on. In fact, the few times I have said, "Hey, I have a lot on my plate," I've been treated as though I had no right to say so. And so, I keep piling on project after project.

The word ritual feels kinda scary, doesn't it? Does it feel like you are joining a cult? I promise I am not indoctrinating you into anything.

If you hang around here long enough, you will quickly learn that I am obsessed with symbolism and archetypes. Not to mention Tarot! For what is the Tarot but a collection of symbols and archetypes?

Dear Curiosity,

Today I had a horrifying thought! For a moment . . . just a moment, I swear! I imagined what life would be like without you. Forgive me! I beg you! I do not wish it to be so.

It's important to me that I recognize those artists or works of art that influence and inspire me. I believe in celebrating the community of creatives that make a positive impact on the world. They are not my competition, they teach me valuable lessons. Today I want to recognize a fellow Canadian Artist who has had a profound impact on me and the work I want to create, Joel Robison.

Red is used to send us messages in our everyday lives. What are those messages? What do they mean? Red is one of my favourite colours and I often use it to help tell my visual stories. Let’s explore the colour Red.

While I hope that everyone who reads my grimoire will get something out of it, The Artist's Grimoire will be focused on Visual Arts. Here is what you can expect to see in The Artist's Grimoire: