Creative Matters Podcast

Creative Matters Podcast

My Story Celebrating 150 episodes of the @creativematterspodcast! Ross Jones @rossjones.nz is a painter creating works that evoke a heady sense of nostalgia and elevated playfulness, living in Snells Beach on the east coast north of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland....
Daydreaming

Daydreaming

Daydreaming I was the kid in class who often doodled and stared out the window. The teacher usually called me out for not paying attention, but I assumed everyone daydreamed like I did. I remember a sixth-form biology class on a hot spring afternoon. The sun would...
Finding My Style

Finding My Style

We all start with a blank canvas. Every artist develops their style. But what is a style? How do we make it our own? There are ways you can intentionally work on finding your art style, but this might sound overwhelming and scary. I often hear the frustration of...
Extinction

Extinction

Extinction The creature, the last of its kind, flees its pursuers. Are the spacemen there to study or destroy? The spectre of extinction, a crisis that reflects humanity’s profound impact on the environment, is not a distant threat but a pressing issue....
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

The Sentinel At first glance, this painting seems ominous; the ship is in peril, and disaster awaits.Why do we jump to conclusions when presented with a story or, in this case, a painting? When did we lose our curiosity to discover facts? Why are different points of...
Into the Blue

Into the Blue

Fragile Flying Sometimes, the most inexpensive of toys can offer the most enjoyment. Take balsa wood gliders, for example. These packaged gliders cost only a few cents, could be assembled in minutes, and were available in most toy stores. Millions were sold in the...

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