2/13/16 Notes to Myself: As a painter I know the value of light and dark to a composition. I’m a composition, although, not always in balance. With winter being one of my favorite seasons I don’t think I really consider the value or gift of shorter days or being indoors more often because it’s cold. […]
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7/30/15 Notes to Myself:> Am I entitled to the endless journey of moments that comprise my life? Knotted and forlorn I’ve often felt tied to the dock but unaware of my tether. Seconds, minutes, hours scatter throughout my day and I barely notice. What happens when you cut the rope? Do I float free? Do […]
“…expectations based on the work itself are the most useful tool the artist possesses.” What you need to know about the next piece is contained in the last piece. The place to learn about your materials is in the last use of your materials…..Put simply, your work is your guide: a complete, comprehensive, limitless reference […]
“…catering to fears of being misunderstood leaves you dependent upon your audience. “ Art and Fear by David Bales and Ted Orland This week I am brought back to considering how the need to be understood affects my process of art making. Questions for consideration: What contributes to my feeling “understood”? Do I understand […]
Submitting my paintings to juried shows comes with some hesitation at the inevitable possibility of “rejection”. For a long time I let this aspect of being an artist limit me. The fear set in and aspects of suffocating “perfectionism” ensued. Now I see it as part of the process and an opportunity to learn. My […]
I suppose every attempted painting calls for getting personal. For me it’s always tied to my own life journey and in some way sharing something about myself in the context of a moment. I don’t always recognize the connection but it’s usually there if I take time to step back and reflect. And to take […]
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