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If it isn't broken, break it! :-)

My Creativity Expressed!

It's time to do our homework People— because TPL's votes are going to count!!!
This is what my art illustrations look like, entitled— A View Through the Trees.

A picture I made in 2004 entitled, "Manhattan Snow".

Here's one I made in 2006.

A picture I made in 2006 entitled, "A Bar with No Name".

My newest color picture is entitled "Bird Tribe".

A new picture I have made, entitled "Oaks in the Mist". See more and collect reproductions at www.BiggyArt.com

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Hometown:
San Jose, CA
Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
Art, Education, Politics, Music, Spirituality, Sports, Technology, Travel, Wellness, Writing
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Website:
http://thepeopleslounge.ning.com
Favorite Music:
All Music. Right now i'm grooving on "world music"— namely, Carmen Souza. Check her out! :-)
Favorite TV Shows:
Lost, Wednesday and Friday Night Fights (ESPN2), Hell's Kitchen, Top Chef, more to come! :-)

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At 11:48pm on September 15, 2008, michaela sefler said…
hi

I want to invite you to listen in on my talk show.Yes,you heard that right, I have my own talk show. Get all the juicy details about it by clicking on the following link www.blogtalkradio.com/michaela-sefler
At 1:09pm on July 1, 2008, michaela sefler said…
hi,

where can I read your published work?
michaela
At 9:07pm on June 23, 2008, Wil said…
At 6:18am on June 5, 2008, Dave said…
Thanks for the add, Will!
At 6:26pm on June 4, 2008, Marlive Harris said…
Heyyy Wil! Sorry for the delay in responding. . . I've been working like crazy these days. But I just wanted to say --THANK YOU -- so much for the wonderful post you left for me. As you well know, I'm a "behind the scenes" kind of girl. So when Aberjhani and all the wonderful folks here at CTI turned the spotlight on me . . . I can safely say I don't know quite what to do with myself . . . .LOL!

Thank you so much for everything you do to support this girl reading in the south.com!
At 5:12pm on June 3, 2008, Saru M said…
You've got some amazing photo's especially the bar with no name and the oaks in the mist. Fabulous. Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends.
At 5:35pm on May 6, 2008, Briana Desmond said…
I love your photos! Very beautiful.
At 11:40am on May 4, 2008, SeleneSkye said…
Thank you! Beautiful, interesting photos!
Selene
At 6:05pm on April 10, 2008, Author-Poet Aberjhani said…
I'm enjoying the discussion you've got going on MLK at the Peoples Lounge. With character assassination being such a strong aspect of popular media culture these days it's important that people concentrate on the legacy of King's teachings rather than his errors as a human being. One of my favorite quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois, whom King also admired, states that "The scars and foibles and contradictions of he Great do not diminish but enhance the worth and meaning of their upward struggle..."

Aberjhani
At 6:38am on March 31, 2008, don dean said…
just checking out your page cool pics thought id leave you a friend invite an invite you to check out my page stay well
 
 

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The Path of a Creative Thinker at CTI

CREATIVE THINKERS INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES




1. Membership at CTI is free and open to all those interested in either the production or appreciation of the creative arts, to include literature, visual art, dance, music, film, spiritual theory, the social sciences, philosophy, general humanities, scientific inquiry, education in general, and other disciplines intended to enhance the quality of life for all humanity.

2. Materials posted by Members of CTI are their sole responsibility and not that of CTI management or any other member of the CTI site.

3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.

4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.

5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.

Please remember, these guidelines are likely to evolve as the site itself continues to evolve and develop. We welcome and encourage your input. After all, yours are some of the best minds on the planet so we would be very foolish not to listen to what you have to say.

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CTI Spotlight Artist Marne L. Kilates, August 16-31, 2008



Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In

CTI Spotlight Artist Tasha Coleman, August 1-15, 2008



Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Th…

CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008




The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writ…

CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008





One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by…

CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008



One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBir…

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Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued…

CTI Spotlight Artist Robert M, May 16-31, 2008




Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classic…

CTI Spotlight Artist Vickie L. McColley, May 1-15, 2008

Vickie L. McColley "The Romantic Poetess"

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CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008


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CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008

(photo of Luther E. Vann by John Schmidt)

Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance.…

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