by christawojo@gmail.com | Jan 10, 2019 | Art Beyond Words, Blog, On Art, The Sculptor
This is one of a set of two sculptures by Michelangelo that were commissioned for a pope’s tomb, but were never used. Created between 1513 and 1516, it’s an impressive 7’4” in height. To me he looks serene and sensual. I’m no art major,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, For Writers, On Art, On Creativity, Self-publishing, SICK, Works in Progress
Where I live in the mountains of Panama, the only change of season we see is from rainy to dry. This begins to take place in November. There’s a shift in the wind and the town braces itself for the Fiestas Patrias (Panama’s Independence Days). Strings of small plastic...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Mar 9, 2016 | For Writers, On Art, Uncategorized
I’m not sure who really said this. I’ve seen it attributed to Cesar A. Cruz and Bansky. Either way, it’s exactly what I believe art (especially writing) should do. What do you think?
by christawojo@gmail.com | Oct 16, 2015 | For Writers, On Art, On Beauty, On Creativity
I live in the Chiriquí highlands, a land of eternal spring that bursts with flowers all year long. My yard is full of countless colors and species. There are pinks, yellow, blues, reds, purples, fiery oranges, and blazing whites. There are orchids, daffodils, roses,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2015 | For Writers, On Art, On Creativity
I’m still studying Of Human Bondage by William Somerset Maugham. As I said in my first article about the book, great writers are those who write stories that are relevant throughout time. They expose universal truths that apply to our lives no matter what century we...
