Something to ponder

Most people have their own reality…..and it is usually not yours!

It is official – I am showing in NYC!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JANUARY 31 – MARCH 13, 2009
small works

JURIED BY DANIEL FERRIS
80 Washington Square East Galleries is pleased to announce the 32nd Small Works exhibition on view from January 31 to March 13, 2009. An opening reception will be held for all the artists on Saturday, January 31st, from twelve to four p.m. The public [...]

Footprints

Someone recently asked me if I remembered my first abstract  painting.  I did not hesitate when trying to recall it.  I remember it vividly, so I thought I would share with all (WARNING:  Long drawn out story ahead:))
When I  was young I use to take art lessons on Saturday mornings from an artist named Elizabeth [...]

NYU small works

It has come to my attention that my blog comes up fairly high (like #2 or #3) when you google “NYU small works” – so I thought I would take the time and go in depth about the jurying process, as an informational tool to those artists that might be  interested in entering in the [...]

Welcome to the Fishbowl

We finally filled our 90 gallon fish tank with fish today.  We got 6 fancy goldfish to start with:  Two gold/red Fantails (Amelia Earheart & Ginger), a calico Ryukin (Lulu II), two Black Moor (Sabastian & Barack), and a white Oranda with a bright orange/red spot on his head (Simon).  They all appear to be [...]

RIP

Good Bye Andrew Wyeth. (1917-2009)
This is one of my favoriate paintings. It always reminded me of my sweet dog Petey.

The Art of Decorating: Art that Matches the Sofa (who cares)

My Dad just bought a house in an established neighborhood in San Antonio and is completely remodeling it – new tile, carpet, paint, landscaping, furniture (eventually).  So I am trying to help him decorate and pick out furniture/fixtures.  I shipped him about 14 paintings with a darker/neutral/red /moody feel to them. I think his scheme [...]

The beginning of the New Year

I have been a recluse lately.  Off to a slow start.  Cooking a bunch of new foods – mostly Tuscan inspired.  Getting fat fatter.  Nesting.  Watching the entire series of OZ. Not working nearly as much as I need to. The dog has become waaaay too attached to me and just loves having me home.
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