Carol Wiebe

Read the introduction on poet David Whyte‘s page, and your spirit will be utterly seduced by his: P O E T R Y The poet lives and writes...

There’s no need for me to say anything, today. Julianne has said it for me. She is an oil painter and I use acrylics. She is an art...

Deborah Koff-Chapin is an artist whose work always moves me, on a profound level. I would so enjoy seeing her work “up close and...

It may seem unpatriotic to head out of Canada on Canada Day, but my husband, Ted, and I had a mission. We were relishing the prospect of...

Jeane handed me a 3 word note at the workshop I took from her in Southampton: Edit.Allow access. A recent post tells you something about...

This is from a beautiful little children’s book,  Grateful: A Song Of Giving Thanks, by John Bucchinno. I’ve got a roof over my head,...

Here are a few perfect examples of why I am so attracted to Jeane‘s paintings: Untitled ~ by Jeane Myers Untitled ~ by Jeane Myers Jeane...

Jeane had us do a couple of art exercises that really pushed me over boundaries I felt absolutely justified in having. I like my artwork...

Life is full when you have so much on the go that you don’t get around to writing on your blog. I hear someone muttering: “C’mon, Carol,...

This young woman (age 13)  has so many “wise” things to say. Really. If you are surprised about that, Adora’s talk is specifically aimed...

Amazon sent me a notice for a book called Handmade Books for a Healthy Planet: Sixteen Earth-Friendly Projects From Around The World....

I watched the movie Mary and Max this weekend. Twice. This clay animated film (think Up) has some great narration, including Toni...

This song tears down any defenses that may be temporarily erected in my life, every time I hear it. Cohen has just nailed it on this one....

I’m a teacher, too, and Mr. Mali does us proud. The New York Times called Mali a ranting comic showman and a literary provocateur....

Lynn Powers, of Creative Catalyst, offers these words of caution, as she calls them, to artists: Years ago, an instructor pointed out...

If you are NOT subscribed to Robert Genn‘s The Painter’s Keys, I think you are missing a lot. I have been receiving these letters for a...

I am an emotional painter. I don’t mean that I weep and wring my hands as I paint or tremble with angst. I am more of a joy seeker, a...

Enjoy this poem by teacher/poet Taylor Mali, which photographer Ronnie Bruce has “animated” typographically. #CarolWiebe #YouTube...

There is an exquisite timing in creating art, like when you realize you must stop and allow those beautiful brushstrokes and textures to...

I visited a lot of wonderful blogs that participated in this event last year, and decided I would take part this year. Talk about a one...