Tradition and creativity are two words that at first seem to be opposed and incompatible, but Marama Hotere is one artist who is taking tradition and exploring ways in which it and creativity can, and does, mutually co-exist.

Tradition and creativity are two words that at first seem to be opposed and incompatible, but Marama Hotere is one artist who is taking tradition and exploring ways in which it and creativity can, and does, mutually co-exist.

‘Toastman’, and friend of The Learning Connexion, Maurice Bennett, sadly passed away on Monday.

Maurice was known to all and sundry as ‘The Toastman’, because his art of choice was to create portraits and billboards from toasted bread of various shades.

‘Toastman’, and friend of The Learning Connexion, Maurice Bennett, sadly passed away on Monday.

Maurice was known to all and sundry as ‘The Toastman’, because his art of choice was to create portraits and billboards from toasted bread of various shades.

Artist and TLC Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) graduate, Jane Toy, exhibited work recently at the Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery on Taupo Quay. Her exhibition is entitled ‘Threads’ and will be on show for at least a month. Check it out if you’re in the area.

Artist and TLC Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) graduate, Jane Toy, exhibited work recently at the Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery on Taupo Quay. Her exhibition is entitled ‘Threads’ and will be on show for at least a month. Check it out if you’re in the area.

Communication is essential in trying to promote or sell your work. An artist talk is a great way to get your art and your story out there. Of course your art speaks for itself but you also need to learn how to speak with confidence about your art.

Communication is essential in trying to promote or sell your work. An artist talk is a great way to get your art and your story out there. Of course your art speaks for itself but you also need to learn how to speak with confidence about your art.

Why you fear calling yourself an artist, much less a professional artist.

Why you fear calling yourself an artist, much less a professional artist.

Here’s a technique you can use next time you’re creating an image in Photoshop that has a lot of sky or is otherwise has bright areas in the background.

Here’s a technique you can use next time you’re creating an image in Photoshop that has a lot of sky or is otherwise has bright areas in the background.

A brief respite from the terror of dying*

A brief respite from the terror of dying*

Golden Bay artist and TLC Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) graduate, Oli Gedye, creates tactile three-dimensional sculptures and kinetic sculptures that combine music and art.

Golden Bay artist and TLC Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) graduate, Oli Gedye, creates tactile three-dimensional sculptures and kinetic sculptures that combine music and art.

“One term is too short. I’m just scratching the surface.”

“One term is too short. I’m just scratching the surface.”

Professional artists sign their artwork. Reasons why you should too.

Professional artists sign their artwork. Reasons why you should too.