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Tag Archives: Painting
Banksy on art
Romeo, my four year old dog, is, in dog years, now considered a young adult. He is a very friendly dog. If I gave him a cell phone, he would be on it all the time. As it is, being … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Musings, Romeo
Tagged Abstract art, Abstract Painting, Art, Color, Creativity, Dogs, Inspiration, Nonverbal communication, Painting, Romeo, Time, Work
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Well . . .
Recently a friend who knows more than me about the business of art told me I would sell more paintings if I raised my prices. He meant, I think, that collectors like to be proud of paying a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Dreams, Musings
Tagged Abstract art, Abstract Painting, Advice, Art, Inspiration, integrity, Painting, sales, Success
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The art of today
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
Posted in Art, Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged Abstract Painting, Art, Dogs, home, Inspiration, Life, Neighbors, Painting, Work
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A measure of time
It’s Not What You Think, no. 4, 60″ x 108″, oil & collage on canvas The most frequent question I get is “what is your inspiration?” My usual answer is “painting”, or “the paintings”. This morning I had an immediate … Continue reading
Quirks
This morning I realized why Romeo is so intent on taking his stuffed animals outside, one after the other, especially after he has been away for a bit. He’s a herder. A Portuguese Water Dog, who has been bred to … Continue reading
Aftermath
Sometimes, Someone, Something, Somewhere, No 4. Curious about how my exhibit at the Secord was received, I asked Phil, the owner, about it. He said: “One fellow referred to the work as being more ‘talkative’. which at the very least … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract art, Art, Communication, Conversations, Creativity, Painting, Secord Gallery
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Show time: Big weekend ahead
On Friday evening, I will be exhibiting new work at the Secord Gallery in Halifax. Opening reception 7 – 9 pm; the title of the show is “Relativity”. Then on Sunday, I will be going to Annapolis Royal, NS, … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract Painting, Annapolis Royal, ARCAC, Art, ARTsPLACE, Exhibition, Inspiration, Love, Painting, Secord Gallery, Work
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Hunting for the muse
Recently a friend asked me what is my muse. At first I didn’t know what to say. I did say that I just always wanted to do something like this; it wasn’t until I was twenty I knew it was … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Friends & Family, Musings
Tagged Abstract Painting, Art, changes, Family, Inspiration, Mistakes, Muse, Painting, Painting format, Stubborness, thoughts, Truth, Work
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Now you see me, now you don’t
For whom do we create? How important is accessibility? My friend, Nanci Lee, a poet, recently submitted her work for publication. She was rejected. The judgement was that it was too obscure. As creators, our produce needs to be seen, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Musings, Teaching
Tagged Accessibility, Art, Connection, Judgement, Obscurity, Painting, Poetry, Truth
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Open Studio
It was that time of year again, Open Studio Weekend, as part of the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts. For one thing, I am grateful to have a good reason to clean up my studio! But … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Abstract art, Art, changes, circles, Creativity, marks, Open Studio, Painting, Studio, Studio Tour, Work
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