Sketchbook Highlights

Finished my first 8.5 by 11" Hardcover Moleskin.

Hoot!

yoga

Parents

Yard Sale

I come from a family with roots in the antique business. When my grandparents sold their store they started doing yard sales. In fact my grandmother became highly popular in the region of North York (North Toronto). Most people don't now this but yard sales are HIGHLY ILLEGAL. No, its not against the law to have a yard sale, but after two a year your crossing the line of operating a business in a residential zone. That's exactly what my grandparents did. They found loop holes and dodged municipal law for the last 20 years until calling it quits in 2005. They packed up and moved to Newfoundland (my grandmothers birth province) to enjoy retirement and party it up joining a seniors club.

This past weekend, in an attempt to get rid of some old things that had been piling up at my uncles, they came out of retirement to put on a show to which the likes of North York had never seen. Upon arrival the familiar scenario released a floodgate of memories of my family in their golden years.

Dancing

Matador

Dancing

Break Point

I have to admit, I've been struggling over the last half a year. In fact, I feel it's been quite longer than that. I have been unsatisfied with my drawings/work for quite some time. Last week marked a breaking point, to which I gathered up the courage to search for answers. Taking a long hard look at myself, I dug deep and discovered creative blocks that have been limiting my growth and development. I found an attachment to expectation, potentiality and worst of all, fear. Scary stuff!

The good news is; in becoming aware of this, I can focus on breaking through the blockage. Now is the best time to put forth my efforts to unravel these bonds. The freedom of creating without attachment and fear sounds delightful. I hope to one day bask in the warmth of this wonderful place of being.

Fred

Playoffs 2

Playoffs