"The only thing I know is that I know nothing." "For we can only know that we know nothing, and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." One of these quotes is attributed to Socrates. The other is to a Chinese philosopher who wrote one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Neither quote is easy to … Continue Reading
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The last Renaissance Man?
A "polymath" is a person whose expertise spans many domains - or subject areas. Leonardo was a polymath. He lived during the Renaissance, so … Continue Reading
Light!
Light is the most important thing for every artist. Light is always there, in the mountains, in the grass, in the water, out in the open, into … Continue Reading
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The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Aldergrove
“But I’m here! I’m an artist!” Bill was losing his temper. "Here I go again," he thought, "just like in Toronto." Aldergrove In 1968, Bill started feeling the pull of the open road again. His dream of building an art colony would not leave him and he wanted to see if he might make that dream come true. He and Margarete set out from Los Angeles; and, this time, headed north to find their place … [Read More...]