Growing up, I wanted to be an artist, a professional wrestler, musician, writer, actor and director. Dare I say it, I have had the privilege of doing all of the above.
The sunlight filters through the window illuminating a glorious bunch of flowers on an old kitchen table. Inside, the basement studio is a hive of activity … heads are bowed over colourful creations as members of this group settle into their mahi.
When it comes to art, some folks are just born with it in their blood. They breathe creativity, they live it, and it becomes a part of who they are. Jenny McLeod, a local artist based in Thames, is one of those artists. With more than 30 years of experience in glassmaking, she’s got the magic touch, and she’s not afraid to share it with her community.
Step into the whirlwind of my emotions, captured on paper. As a hyper-sensory being, commonly known as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I navigate life, both internal and external, with heightened senses. This ‘superpower’ lets me convey emotions through shapes, colours, density, light, and brushstrokes. My latest artworks offer a glimpse into my soul, revealing deep emotions: joy, despair, and liberation.
Whenever people tell me they want to get into tattooing, I think about artists all over the world and reflect on how the art form has changed since I started. Surely, many people through the ages of tattooing have had these thoughts.
Growing up, I wanted to be an artist, a professional wrestler, musician, writer, actor and director. Dare I say it, I have had the privilege of doing all of the above.
The sunlight filters through the window illuminating a glorious bunch of flowers on an old kitchen table. Inside, the basement studio is a hive of activity … heads are bowed over colourful creations as members of this group settle into their mahi.
When it comes to art, some folks are just born with it in their blood. They breathe creativity, they live it, and it becomes a part of who they are. Jenny McLeod, a local artist based in Thames, is one of those artists. With more than 30 years of experience in glassmaking, she’s got the magic touch, and she’s not afraid to share it with her community.
Step into the whirlwind of my emotions, captured on paper. As a hyper-sensory being, commonly known as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I navigate life, both internal and external, with heightened senses. This ‘superpower’ lets me convey emotions through shapes, colours, density, light, and brushstrokes. My latest artworks offer a glimpse into my soul, revealing deep emotions: joy, despair, and liberation.
Whenever people tell me they want to get into tattooing, I think about artists all over the world and reflect on how the art form has changed since I started. Surely, many people through the ages of tattooing have had these thoughts.
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