psychology

The Artists Mind by Kathryn Vercillo – an interview

August 7, 2023

My longterm readers know I’ve an interest in both creativity and mental health. When I saw “The Artist’s Mind” by Kathryn Vercillo I had to interview her. Fortunately Kathryn generously responded to my questions about her new book! Clancy: What are you drinking while we’re chatting? I’m having a dark french roast coffee. Vercillo: Yum.…

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Fine art, books and similarities between art and writing

March 28, 2022

More work this week towards an upcoming art exhibit I’m calling “Odditerrarium”. I’ll tell more about my creative process on this exhibit here and in subsequent posts. Odditerrarium will be an exhibit via Caplan Art Designs later this year. This week I finished a dog portrait I’ve titled “Secret Knowledge”. It’s 10 x 8 inches…

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psychology

The Artists Mind by Kathryn Vercillo – an interview

Fine art, books and similarities between art and writing