Welcome! 

I have named this blog Thoughts on Marks  because being an artist today is not only about making art.  It is also learning about art that others are making, what conversations is art and the artist engaged in. It is about continuous learning and being on that learning curve. This is not onerous as I have never met an artist or read about an artist that said s(he) knew everything about art, so continuous learning is a prerequisite to producing the best art one can.  Continuous learning is also about understanding one's place in the continuum of what is art, past, present and future. Lastly, in the age of communication, continuous learning is about how you can express your ideas not only visually, but also in verbally and in written form.  It is my observation that although most professional artists (or those that aspire to be one) practice and work on their art every day, most do not talk about or write about their art, or someone else's art, or even art in general.  This blog will allow me to work at my art in the broadest sense of the word as part of becoming the best I can be as an artist.  I intend to direct attention to all aspects of art, but will focus on Vancouver whenever I can. I will highlight emerging and established artists and their works; showcase notable gallery exhibits and art shows; and provide insights and comments on what is happening in the broader visual art world.  Along the way, I will occasionally introduce my personal works of art.  In the process, I will learn new things every day, and I hope you, the reader, will too.