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What do you see # 47- 14 September’20 – Painting the First Time.

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Michael

“You can do this,” she said as he looked at the page, the paints and inside his nerves jangled in fearsome expectation of making a complete fool of himself. “But I have no artistic ability. I have trouble colouring in … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #152

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Michael

“I am a museum full of art, and a deck full of music, but …..”  ‘I am a museum full of art, and a deck full of music, but’ I am also a poor man. Around me I can see … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #71 – Art and Crisp

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Michael

(I was unable to load this week’s image.) Crisp, my aged companion had very definite opinions as to what constituted art. She was especially biased against graffiti. She saw it as a desecration. “They should be made to clean it … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #93 – Art

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Michael

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this is true too with art. What one-person thinks is brilliant the next may think is promising to the point of being hopeful the said artist may make it … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #69 – The Hiccup.

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Michael

They called it the hiccup. It was all because the artist was interrupted mid-work. He was going to go back and finish it but the gap proved to be a major point of discussion and when turned sideways seemed to … Continue reading →

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December 6: Flash Fiction Challenge – Graffiti

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Michael

December 6, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about graffiti. It can be an artist, art or the medium itself. Get out your can of spray paint and go where the prompt leads you. … Continue reading →

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June 28: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Exhibition.

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Michael

June 28, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is a sketch or about a sketch. It can be “A Sketch of a Romance” or “The Sketch of Aunt Tillie.” Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #217 – The Exhibition

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Brooke Shaden There was great expectation as the crowd gathered outside the gallery for the opening of a new exhibition. The artist August Calledoni had generated much interest in recent years with his unusual subjects and manner of presentation. … Continue reading →

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May 10: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Charisma of Cranes.

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

May 10, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story defining “the charisma of cranes.” For centuries, cranes have inspired art and philosophy. You can write a crane story or create something new out of the … Continue reading →

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#SoCS March 24/18 – picture

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Michael

My friend Edvard had invited me over to see his latest art works and to ask for my help. He was a struggling artist, but most people thought he showed promise. He asked me if I would pose for him. … Continue reading →

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