The Sanguine Muse » passion

Not only do we love to create visuals to convey ideas, we occasionally even use words.
The Sanguine Muse is where we talk with you about the art process, discovering passion and motivation, creativity and, in general, the art of being human.

The Thrill of the Hunt

The Thrill of the Hunt

For her birthday last weekend, I took my daughter to our local barn sale. It's the kind of mad shopping event that happens only once a month, presumably because it... Read More
From Beast to Beauty! Discover Your Own Creative Eye

From Beast to Beauty! Discover Your Own Creative Eye

My husband knows how to save stuff. Plenty of stuff. Usually related to old cars and trucks or other (often broken) mechanical things or ...
Guidelines for the Culinary Challenged

Guidelines for the Culinary Challenged

“Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner for the rest of your life, until you die."
When Money Buys Happiness

When Money Buys Happiness

Giving ourselves permission to acquire things that exist simply to give us joy is not wrong. It’s necessary.
Using Fine Art as Color "Magnets"

Made You Look!

"Think about this: Color evokes emotion. Without color our world would be gray and dull."
One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

Everyone is creative in one way or another. It might not be in the "traditionally acceptable" disciplines, but whoever made that rule up should have his (I'm sure it was...
I Hope You Dance

I Hope You Dance

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,... Read More