by A. T. Baron | Jun 14, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Many artists use a reference when they create. Ideally, it’s best to use the actual objects so you can directly observe them as they interact in real life. We can better capture the subject by looking at how it relates to its surrounds or how it moves. Another option...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 7, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Life is not easy. As much as we would like every day filled with rainbows an lollipops, we all have those days with storm clouds and dropped ice cream on the sidewalk. Days like those might not be perfect, but we can still rejoice in them if we know how to handle the...
by A. T. Baron | May 31, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday, Writing
When I read today’s fortune, I struggled with why many, let alone any would travel to hear something I had to say. I don’t consider myself all that impressive or influential. I try to write entertaining or engaging works, but my fan base is tiny at best. I certainly...
by A. T. Baron | May 24, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
My youngest child is getting ready to go off to college. She wants to study pre-med and will likely be at school for many, many years. Luckily, she enjoys learning and reading, because she will be doing a lot of both. There is something to be said for having a college...
by A. T. Baron | May 17, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
As I type away at my desk, I keep finding myself distracted by the plethora of life erupting outside my window. The warmer weather enticed the leaves to burst from their branches and the birds to my feeders. Even after long, harsh winters, life finds the strength to...
by A. T. Baron | May 10, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday
This year I am attending my 30th high school reunion. The event will be small since many of the alumni have moved away and some have unfortunately passed away. Nonetheless, a group of us are gathering this summer to commemorate four special years of our lives...