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Quotes About Love… From the Artist’s Perspective

Quotes About Love… From the Artist’s Perspective

  “We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to deeply seen and known, and when we honour the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness, and affection. Love is not something

Christine Bissonnette February 14, 2015February 14, 2015 Quotes, Excerpts, and Crystal Expressions of Thoughts Read more

Author David Mitchell Talks About Writing at the Vancouver Writers Fest

Author David Mitchell Talks About Writing at the Vancouver Writers Fest

A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity to listen to author David Mitchell (Cloud Atlas) talk about the creative process at the Vancouver Writers Fest. It was just as good as I thought it would be. Mitchell was

Christine Bissonnette October 16, 2014February 7, 2015 Additional Resources, Event Takeaways Read more

The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Notable Excerpts

The Diary of Virginia Woolf: Notable Excerpts

The following excerpts are from the diary of Virginia Woolf. If you are a fan of her work and interested in the writer’s process, I highly recommend that you also check this book out for yourself. The following are only

Christine Bissonnette August 19, 2014February 7, 2015 Additional Resources, Book Reviews and Summaries, Quotes, Excerpts, and Crystal Expressions of Thoughts, Writers Read more

Brendan: Theatrical Magic in The Winter’s Tale

Brendan: Theatrical Magic in The Winter’s Tale

Shakespeare’s play, ‘The Winter’s Tale’, has been my favourite of his dramatic works for a number of years now. The reasons for this are too elaborate to give proper explanation here, but let me simply say that they have to

Brendan Patrick McClarty August 8, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Additional Resources, Brendan Read more

Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

As an artist, I think a project like this can be very beneficial in terms of staying focused and surrounding yourself with the right people. When you’ve chosen a creative path, a lot of times it can feel like you’re

Greg Melanson June 20, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Additional Resources, Greg Melanson Read more

Eleonora Duse, 1858-1924 (Artist Spotlight: Actor)

Eleonora Duse, 1858-1924 (Artist Spotlight: Actor)

Eleonora was an Italian actress born in October, 1858. Born into a family of actors, she began her career at the age of four, and soon became a trailblazer in her craft. Her “style” was different from anything anyone had

Christine Bissonnette June 11, 2014February 7, 2015 Additional Resources, Artist Spotlight - Looking Back on Artists From the Past Read more

Brendan: I will use what talent & ability I have to resist this cultural drive to a living dead-end.

Brendan: I will use what talent & ability I have to resist this cultural drive to a living dead-end.

What excites me most about being apart of this project is it’s intended purpose: “A mastermind group is designed to help you navigate through challenges using the collective intelligence of others.” I love the idea of sharing experiences with, and

Brendan Patrick McClarty June 6, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Brendan Read more

Quotes About Creativity and the Creative Process

Quotes About Creativity and the Creative Process

“I could read all day every day for the rest of my life and still be behind… People are still infinitely more important to me than books, so I will never be an academic scholar. I like to read wildly

Christine Bissonnette April 18, 2014February 1, 2015 Additional Resources, Quotes, Excerpts, and Crystal Expressions of Thoughts Read more
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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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