New Work: The Landscape

A small landscape: evocative of remembered summers...and now, winter ahead. Take your pick.
"The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep." ~Paul Strand

New Work: The Figure

This painting came about from a vision I had during a recent medical procedure...while lying face down, draped with a white blanket on a not-too-comfortable table (and wishing I could escape): I could see my reflection in a wall painting--the lights were dim and my eyes were shining like stars: all in the glass. Let's just say the painting changed from that initial view, although the dreaming/angel figure of a woman remains at the bottom of the painting...she's transcended into a feeling of absolute peace, tranquility and love. That's what we artists do: take an event from the world around us, and translate it into our own language--into something 'more'.'

New Work: The Landscape

Random Thoughts: I'm trying to keep my chin up these days....and continue making art, despite the economy and struggle with art sales. I'm not alone out there, so I know we're all in the same boat. It's hard, though...thinking of winter coming, the cold...the bills that seem to increase despite the lack of increase with income! There are those who are worse off, though...and I continue to give thanks that I've gotten up in the morning, Pooh the dog is still with me and has another day too; that I have paints, good friends, a roof overhead, and that the car will crank (we hope). So, pensive thoughts aside, here is a small landscape, now framed...and more sculpting projects percolating...I've now come up with the "Sentinels", tall figures standing silent, peaceful. What do you think?


"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult." ~ E.B. White

Recent Work: The Blue Shawl

"A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked." ~ Anais Nin

"The Blue Shawl" is a painting I've worked on and off with for a period of months...a number of layers, deceptively simple...rather like life...many layers indeed. She's not finished yet, so keep an eye out for what's next! Enjoy.

New Sculpture In Progress

"Heat lingers
As days are still long;
Early mornings are cool
While autumn is still young.
Dew on the lotus
Scatters pure perfume;
Wind on the bamboos
Gives off a gentle tinkling.
I am idle and lonely,
Lying down all day,
Sick and decayed;
No one asks for me;
Thin dusk before my gates,
Cassia blossoms inch deep."
~ Po Chu-i (772-864), Autumn Coolness

The turning of summer to fall brings pensive thought and a turning to working with hands: concrete, rusted barbed wire, mesh, clay, plaster cloth, paper mache, and more find their way into my fingers to evolve and transcend into something more. This new piece is built on metal armature with a concrete and burlap core...she's a dancer...a fairy...an angel...I'm thinking of making a fired clay face to add, or may refine the face a little more with paper mache. However, the abstraction and 'rawness' of the piece match my painting style--I like her! She'll be going on a heavy square polished wood base, and will twirl in the stand if turned. Inspired by my friend Jan, who had extra armatures, concrete, and a great outside area to work, this piece has continued to change since day one.

New Work

July finds me painting as hard as I can for the second annual Art Trek event: an open studio tour featuring 41 area artists: myself included! Starting with a preview party at the Upstairs Artspace on July 23 from 5-8 p.m., the open studios are Saturday and Sunday. All artists will have work featured at the gallery for six weeks, so if you miss the tour, you'll be able to stop in to see the show! Here's a sample of new work in progress...enjoy.

New Work

New Work

This painting is one of a pair. Right now, I'm thinking it doesn't need much more, but I'll continue to work on it along with the companion piece. So far, I like it! When I fall in love with a painting, I know it's right. That doesn't always happen....sometimes I go back and redo a piece, and am willing to take a piece on a new journey. Kind of like life, isn't it?