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Tag Archives: Art
Surprise!
Some days seem to have a surprise built in somehow. A friend recently mentioned how there are days when he wakes up in the morning but just wants to pull the covers up and stay there all day. Then after … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Friends & Family, Musings
Tagged Art, changes, Creativity, Energy, mood, People, thoughts, Work
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What he had to say
Another challenge I have been thinking about lately is when to stop on a canvas. I usually keep going and going and going, making big and small changes constantly, sometimes over periods of years, sometimes just days. But sometimes I … Continue reading
Long ideas
I started work on a big project: two 3’ x 10’ paintings. It’s a shape I would never have imagined myself using. But a friend was selling the stretchers and I couldn’t resist the challenge. And it is a challenge. … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract art, Abstractism, Art, Image, Old Lockup Gallery, Painting, Painting format, Postcard Art
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Alone with all of us
Last weekend, July 14, 15, 16 that is, I was part of the Peggy’s Cove Festival of the Arts. That meant I had Open Studio Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Long hours; lots of people passing through. The best part was … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract art, Art, arts, Arts and Entertainment, Communication, Creativity, People, thoughts
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Where
When I was in NYC recently, my grandson, who is an extremely accomplished musician and composer, was asked if he worked with a plan in mind. His answer was the same as my way of working: he/we just start and … Continue reading
NYC – A bite of the big apple
After a week in NYC, I’m home to my own quiet jungle. New York was lovely. A strange word to use to label that city. But it felt very soft. Warm, sunny and safe with family and friends. The main … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Dance, Friends & Family
Tagged Art, Dance, Merce Cunningham, MoMA, NYC, Rauschenberg
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Constructing composition
Last week when I was walking in the woods with a neighbor and our dogs, I mentioned that I had been awake part of the night planning the exercise I was going to use in my painting class that morning. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Teaching
Tagged Abstract art, Art, Composition, Creativity, Image, Teaching
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