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Title: "Waves of Passion" by Rick McCawley Over 65 years, I've pursued a life rich in music and visual artistry, striving to capture the beauty in fleeting moments that others might overlook. This music video, which I have affectionately named "Waves of Passion" embodies over a half-century of my artistic journey—blending life's passions with state-of-the-art technology. Tools Used in Production: My Original Photography: Leveraging my 25-year "Water Woman" project, I utilized Mid Journey's /describe command to evolve my photography into new, dynamic forms. Mid Journey: A powerhouse of creativity, generating over 120,000 images in the last two years, this is a curated tiny sample of thousands of hours of production, that shaped the visual narrative of this project. Suno.ai: Infused with my own words and reflecting my deepest emotions, this tool helped orchestrate the music that threads through the visuals. Photoshop: Essential for retouching and expanding the imagery, retouching each element ensuring every frame was perfect. KREA: Transformed still images into flowing video, enhancing quality and depth to bring stillness to life. Dream Machine by Luma: The newest addition to my toolkit, used to create captivating 30-second clips, each upscaled for maximum impact. I designate this work: "Signature Worthy" as a testament to a life spent in pursuit of artistic excellence. Each frame is steeped in my humanity and dedication, meriting my signature not just as a mark of creation, but as a seal of my lifelong passion. I invite you to experience this journey with me, Rick McCawley https://lnkd.in/e9jPCSpQ

Quilting for self-expression is part two of our series on quilting in art therapy: https://lnkd.in/eakXR_uJ #selfexpress #arttherapy #quilting

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/tZemRUA #newblogpost, #paintzstories, #walldecoration, #originalart, #storyofart, #paintstory, #bengalpattachitra, #artawarenessseries

What type of #viewer does every #painter dream of? One who pays #close #attention, one who #intimately looks at the #artwork. One like Steve Martin, who #observes every #decision an #artist makes as they construct an #image by #organizing #visual #elements within #pictorial #space. Steve Martin reveals his depth of visual language knowledge, during this interview with Eric Fischl. Steve Martin analyzes an Edward Hopper painting by stating what he #sees, breaking down his response to the composition. He notices what the painter selected to focus on, and HOW the representation is built. Steve Martin deconstructs the image better than most observers. https://lnkd.in/gNjwzPjc

Break the Rules, Disrupt the Patterns, & Reclaim Power In this video I am speaking about the patterns in our lives, myths, dreams, and fairy tales that can represent conditioning from culture, ancestors, or our own life experiences. Being seen, heard, leaving home, defying authority, being loud, shining brightly, are all activities that can be perceived as disruptive to what we have been taught. We break the patterns to reclaim our power. https://lnkd.in/efkZdXVw Painting by John William Waterhouse

Beginning a disciplined practice on painting and resin allows me to create depth, dimension, and glossy reflections on the surface in "Cheska's Secrets." It was the product of my quarantine in 2020, helping me strengthen my talent in sculpture and subsequently develop my collection 'Looking for Signal Inside Yourself.' My art explores various techniques and integrates diverse materials, showcasing proficiency across multiple mediums. Join me on this artistic journey where every stroke reveals secrets and prompts contemplation on the challenges in my life. It's a humorous way for me to express myself using comics and fictional characters. https://lnkd.in/eVREGejG

🎨 "When your little artist's masterpiece includes the walls and the floor! 😅 Whether it's cereal creating its own abstract art or crayons finding their way to unexpected places, Brighter Choices is here to turn those chaotic moments into a spotless sanctuary. 🥣✨ Share your funniest kid-mess stories with us! #MessyMoments #BrighterChoices #KidArtGoneWild"

In this video, Daniel Reach goes over a few of his favorite tips and tricks for incorporating pyrography into our projects. Pyrography, or burning leather, is a great way to add color and visual interest to our designs. When it comes to pyrography, there are so many ways we can use it to create unique works of art! https://lnkd.in/grQ3h-d5

Experience the mesmerizing #dance of #colors in 'Abstract Butterfly Symphony.' This #artwork captures the essence of a #butterfly delicate grace, #harmonizing #abstract elements with the lively spirit of #popart . #textileart #patterndesign #printdesign #butterflypopart #graphicdesign #fashionprint .

It's almost Valentines Day, so it's time to listen to Nat King Cole's "L O V E" with hip, cool and enegetic trumpet solo by Bobby Bryant. As always, this and all of my art is available for purchase. #JazzPoster #LOVEposter #NatKingCole #valentinesday #texasartist #illustrator #jonathanrice #thecreativevisualist #texasartist #theworkbookart #dirillustration#procreate #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop