ARTFUL THURSDAY: A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words- My Writing Process

I figured for this edition of Artful Thursday, I would give my readers and passersby a glimpse into my process. In this set of pics, I was writing a retelling of the Greek myth of Jason and Medea. In Ovid's Metamorphoses, that particular story is told primarily from Medea's point of view, and offered few details into Jason's mindset and his daunting labors in obtaining the Golden Fleece.

So, that's where I came in. I told it from Jason's pov and provided fast paced details of his grueling tasks, and threw a bit more fantasy in there. Right now the short story retelling of Jason's Quest for the Fleece is on submission. Cross your fingers for me.

ARTFUL THURSDAYS: The Art of War

TheTHURSDAY AESTHETICS is officially being changed to ARTFUL THURSDAYS! *mark your calendars now* tee-hee

SO I've been doing heavy research into sword fighting for "Caenus," my current manuscript. There are several fights in his story and they increase in intensity and complexity. So I wanted to share The Art of War, beginning with representative artwork and ending with popular culture references. Enjoy.

 

And here is an example of art-imitating-art-imitating-life... presenting the hottest toy on everyone's Christmas list this year: The King Leonidas Action Figure

THURSDAY AESTHETICS: This Blog Sponsored By Nike

Today Thursday Aesthetics  honors Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory. It is my hope that she will in turn bless some of my works or prose that are currently submitted to various sundry contests and submissions. Enjoy.

(yes, this is made out of snow... and it's about 30 feet tall)

THURSDAY AESTHETICS: Ancient Ruins

I love to look at ancient ruins and envision the energy that coursed their hallowed halls. My imagination runs wild when I stare long enough at a picture... and I begin to see people and lives. I guess that's why I write about this time. I will get there one day. I'll step  bare feet on the sandy soil, take it into my hands and listen to the whispers of 3,000 years. But, until then, I always have the following pictures. Enjoy.

What sort of things inspire you to do what you do? Which picture above is your favorite?

THURSDAY AESTHETICS- Dare To Dream of Santorini

THURSDAY AESTHETICS- In Search of Icarus

This maiden voyage of Thursday Aesthetics honors Icarus (Ἴκαρος) who soared too close to the sun on wings built by his father, Daedalus. His story is a classic one with duplicitous threads of inspiration.
Read his story here.

On one hand, yes, our parents warn us from danger not because they're evil ogres, but because they're simply trying to save us from ourselves. As children (and no matter how grown you get, you're still your parent's child), we should heed wise words when they are in fact wise.

On the other hand, shouldn't everyone dare to soar as high as possible. Stretching your wings is the surest path to growth. Reach for the stars... even if you miss, you're sure to get off the ground.

Enjoy this post.