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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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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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March 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – Follow Your Dreams

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Michael

March 22, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the theme “follow your dreams.” Bonus points for throwing a badge into the tale. Go where the prompt leads.   From an early age, he … 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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My Son, the Artist

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

As many of you might know I have a son who is doing well in the artistic world. Today an article and interview with him were published. Below is a link, which I hope works, that tells you a little … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 37 – The Art Show

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit Bikurgurl It was one of those days when the paint wouldn’t paint and the brushes refused to brush. Yet there before me was death. Staring at me as if to say, I’m ready, are you? My show was … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #27 – 25 April 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Michael

The more he revealed in the image the more real she became. The eyes said it all. They held him in awe. He so loved the allure of that girl. (138 characters) Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/04/24/twittering-tales-27-25-april-2017/

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Tale Weaver #84 September 8: Juiced Genie (or be careful of what you wish for)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: Lucas Grogan for Basil Bangs The genie looked at me and I at him and I saw a very unhappy, sick and inebriated genie. What I cheap drunk I thought. “Pissed! Sorry!” he slurred. “Not a great way to … Continue reading →

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Check This Out

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Michael

Today  the Newcastle(Australia) Herald published a story about my son’s recent art work. If you follow the link below and then watch the video you will be as amazed as I am by what he has done. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3880758/secret-city-pool-to-make-a-splash/?cs=305

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Tale Weaver 28: art & artist – Street Cricket

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Michael

Artist: M.C. Escher; Completion Date: 1948; wikiart.org; The Drawing Hands One afternoon, you become more than usual lost in the art. You wander into a gallery tucked away at the end of a long hallway. Hanging on the room’s beige … Continue reading →

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