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Because I do

Posted on January 24, 2021 by leyaevelyn

Lately I have been thinking about intention: is the intention of my work mine or the painting’s intention. I cannot impose my intention on my work but it is there as a background colour or rather flavour, always. Even when … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the season

Posted on December 25, 2020 by leyaevelyn

  It is close to, probably past, the eighteen year anniversary of this blog. Hard to believe. Like a lot of other things these days. There have been times when I thought I couldn’t write any more, as if I … Continue reading →

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The other side

Posted on April 28, 2020 by leyaevelyn

  I live in a very idyllic setting, surrounded by pine trees, beside a fast running brook, facing a big peaceful lake with wonderful neighbours who are far enough away I can’t see them but they are always there for … Continue reading →

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The art of today

Posted on April 21, 2020 by leyaevelyn

  I finally realized that painting, making art, won’t solve everything. At least, not for me anyway. It won’t bring predictable weather, it won’t solve the covid-19 pandemic, find a cure or a vaccine, open the restaurants and other activities, … Continue reading →

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Jean Miro

Posted on July 17, 2019 by leyaevelyn

  Quote: “I struggle more and more to achieve a maximum clarity, force, and plastic aggressiveness–in other words, to provoke an immediate physical sensation that will then make its way to the soul.” YES.

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October is done

Posted on November 2, 2017 by leyaevelyn

  October was a busy month. Long days and short nights. It was exhilarating and exhausting. I have finally caught up on lost sleep, am settled into my regular life and back to an intense work schedule. In the early … Continue reading →

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Twiddle Dee & Twiddle Dum

Posted on June 15, 2017 by leyaevelyn

So . . . I’ve been working on a new group of paintings, started in the last month or two. Because I had a three month hiatus, didn’t paint at all (rare for me), it feels like I could have … Continue reading →

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Suppose we do

Posted on May 27, 2016 by leyaevelyn

Yesterday, when painting, I had a major insight about how to work with the color field. I have been working on some blue paintings, not my easiest color choice. But I like the challenge and when they work, at least … Continue reading →

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The Daily Bread

Posted on March 21, 2016 by leyaevelyn

  Today is National French Toast Day. Did you know that? Or maybe it’s just in Canada. One of my favorite French toast memories is from when I lived in NYC. There was a restaurant on the corner of 8th … Continue reading →

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The Question of Light: Tilda Swinton’s speech at the Rothko Chapel

Posted on February 11, 2015 by leyaevelyn

Originally posted on Conner Habib:
Below is the only place to read Tilda Swinton’s moving and radiant speech at the Rothko Chapel in Texas. Why do I have it?  A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented with…

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