Reading the Stories
My favorite part of my art show “Saving Lives” was reading the stories my visitors left for me. When you paint an exhibition helping people explore and remember the lockdown years, listening become such an important part of the gallery. I’m poring over these stories these days. The End of the Show Friends have asked […]
How Do Artists Do That?
“How do artists do that?” They transform a blank sheet of paper into a scene that stops you in your tracks. They create a portrait that isn’t just the photographic replica of the person, but captures their soul. These alchemists with paint, how do they do it? I believe it’s more than technical skill. It […]
Who Would Visit My COVID Art Show?
My show “Saving Lives” has been open for one week now and I’m meeting many people who want to visit my COVID art show. “Saving Lives” tells the untold stories from the years of lockdowns and masking that many of us, frankly, would just like to forget forever. And yet, my show also tells the […]
From the Robert Frost Farm … to the Maine Coast
I’ve read Robert Frost’s poems and found my favorites, but moving to New Hampshire, I began reading him in earnest. A favorite line from his long poem “New Hampshire” for you, She’s one of the two best states in the Union. Vermont’s the other. And the two have been Yokefellows in the sap yoke from […]
Three Beautiful Things for April 🌷
Come enjoy a brand new option in my shop: archival prints! Also, how to grow a friendship and a family news update 🌷
Three Beautiful Things for March ⛅️
Come enjoy the stories behind the paintings from this month. Also, how friendships are like rollercoasters, trains and a good game of tennis! 🎾 Come see what you missed.
Three Beautiful Things for February 🤎
Welcome to Three Beautiful Things, my once a month round-up. Catch up on what you missed! Be sure to read to the bottom for my special offer in March.
