I have been admiring your creations. I didn’t see them at first because I was just listening, not looking at the text. Your technique of coloring the centers of each cell the same hue but lighter results in an almost 3D effect.
My own experience experience of color theory is mainly from use of the Munsell Soil Color book, which I used for some 40 years in my work. It was organized by Hue, Value and Chroma. Each page has color chips of the same hue. Then the color chips go from light to dark from top to bottom, and left to right from neutral to intense. The book doesn’t have all colors, just the ones that can be found in soils (still a lot.)
It’s always great to hear from you Hal. Your drawings are beautiful. I loved going to All Media with you on our little excursion last spring. I got some collage paper that I’m still using. Kent has it all!
Greetings, I love you right back Uncle Hal, your artwork, tessellates off the page into atmosphere and gathers in my third eye directly connected to my heart. Your geometric shapes are seeing moments ahead of your pain, shining starlight of courage and grace, patience, creativity and lovelight on your face, lighting up your journey. Love peace and color, Geraldine
Hal, I love these & as I shared with you I came to know of them as Altair designs in the 70’s-books of geometric patterns by Ensor Holiday , a British biologist who became fascinated (like you) during an extended recovery from a car accident.
These patterns are absolutely beautiful. The colors and the patterns Bring me such a sense of peace. Their shapes are in perfect alignment and I'm wondering if this Is what our planet needs ...alignment instead of chaos. Anyway thank you so much for sharing is and I hope he won't be to continue because you have a creative ability for this
I am so happy to hear from you, Hal. I had hoped that your illness was in permanent, or at least, long term - remission, but I guess that was only a wish. However, I am very glad that you are continuing to learn and grow and create beauty.
These are beautiful, Hal! I am sorry about your struggles in 2026 so far ("struggles" is an awful euphemism for all you're going though) but glad to see the wonder you still find and the joy in what you've discovered. Your writing and art and music show all of us the beauty of patterns where we find them. I don't see you much these days, but you are in my heart always. LOVE
What a nice surprise to see your colored pencil work, and hear how you delight in it.
The coincidence is a pleasure, too: I've been using my stash of Prismacolor pencils that I had abandoned decades ago. I'm taking a portraiture class at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, learning how to pay attention and see fine details that makes a person's face their very own, in that moment. Figuring out how to use colored pencils to do that in a way that feels right for my mind and heart and hands.
You're a part of my artist 'community', and I am grateful.
I have been admiring your creations. I didn’t see them at first because I was just listening, not looking at the text. Your technique of coloring the centers of each cell the same hue but lighter results in an almost 3D effect.
My own experience experience of color theory is mainly from use of the Munsell Soil Color book, which I used for some 40 years in my work. It was organized by Hue, Value and Chroma. Each page has color chips of the same hue. Then the color chips go from light to dark from top to bottom, and left to right from neutral to intense. The book doesn’t have all colors, just the ones that can be found in soils (still a lot.)
It’s always great to hear from you Hal. Your drawings are beautiful. I loved going to All Media with you on our little excursion last spring. I got some collage paper that I’m still using. Kent has it all!
Breathtaking work!Nice to hear from you!
You will rise again. I’m confident in that!
Looking forward to visiting again sometime. Be thinking what you want to sing!
Greetings, I love you right back Uncle Hal, your artwork, tessellates off the page into atmosphere and gathers in my third eye directly connected to my heart. Your geometric shapes are seeing moments ahead of your pain, shining starlight of courage and grace, patience, creativity and lovelight on your face, lighting up your journey. Love peace and color, Geraldine
Gorgeous drawings, Hal! I love using colored pencils too. Hope you turn the corner soon.
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Hal, I love these & as I shared with you I came to know of them as Altair designs in the 70’s-books of geometric patterns by Ensor Holiday , a British biologist who became fascinated (like you) during an extended recovery from a car accident.
These patterns are absolutely beautiful. The colors and the patterns Bring me such a sense of peace. Their shapes are in perfect alignment and I'm wondering if this Is what our planet needs ...alignment instead of chaos. Anyway thank you so much for sharing is and I hope he won't be to continue because you have a creative ability for this
That meant to I hope you WILL Be able to continue ,,,,Sending you much love Plug
So good to hear from you!
There’s something so satisfying about getting to choose which colors you want to use for a piece of art. Lovely creations!
These are beautiful!
I am so happy to hear from you, Hal. I had hoped that your illness was in permanent, or at least, long term - remission, but I guess that was only a wish. However, I am very glad that you are continuing to learn and grow and create beauty.
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I enjoyed reading your post, Hal 🌿🌻
These are beautiful, Hal! I am sorry about your struggles in 2026 so far ("struggles" is an awful euphemism for all you're going though) but glad to see the wonder you still find and the joy in what you've discovered. Your writing and art and music show all of us the beauty of patterns where we find them. I don't see you much these days, but you are in my heart always. LOVE
What a nice surprise to see your colored pencil work, and hear how you delight in it.
The coincidence is a pleasure, too: I've been using my stash of Prismacolor pencils that I had abandoned decades ago. I'm taking a portraiture class at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, learning how to pay attention and see fine details that makes a person's face their very own, in that moment. Figuring out how to use colored pencils to do that in a way that feels right for my mind and heart and hands.
You're a part of my artist 'community', and I am grateful.
Thanks for writing and recording.
Harold Walker, smoothest voice in the Western Hemisphere. Yay! I speak for the whole of Substack, we missed you!
It is a deep joy to receive your episode. You are inspiring writer. And a great big love muffin.
Happy Valentine's Day 💌 to one of my favourite authors.