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Painting Sleepy Hollow

Gregory Manchess

Of all the books and stories I’ve loved, one stands out as a near perfect Halloween tale for me. It’s old, yet rich with descriptions and characters, moods and smells, colors and sounds, myths and hauntings. All the tastes of the season that Autumn-thinkers appreciate. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It’s a book I’ve wanted to illustrate for so very many years. In childhood, I first found the story in a book of Shirley Temple’s…

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Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes: An Artist’s Guide to Creative Vision

Ron Lemen

July 7, 2025 - As a teacher, I've witnessed a striking paradox in my classroom: some students brim with creative confidence while others question whether they possess any creativity at all. This observation sparked my fascination with a fundamental question—why do some people readily access their creative abilities while others remain blind to their own potential? Over the years, I've been documenting my students' creative journeys and developing concepts that help people recognize their inherent creativity. The following excerpt from my upcoming book explores these ideas, along with practical exercises I've tested both in my classroom and in my own creative practice. My hope is that these insights will help readers discover the creative force that already exists within them.   Vladimir Makovsky - In a Rural School EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 01 You know that feeling, right? When you’ve…

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