Category Archives: Studio Blog

Is it just me, or is it getting darker in here?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Now that I’m noodling around more in the studio …drawing more, aimlessly trying things…. I’ve been painting these little gems. Almost like more fully exploring small areas of former paintings. (see industrial landscapes). Lots of layering, painting under, then over. … Continue reading →

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What 2 artists revealed . . . or didn’t

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

When I go visit my elderly mom in California, I sometimes try and get a flight into San Francisco on a Thursday, so I can head up to the SFMOMA and take advantage of their late hours that evening. Last … Continue reading →

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Now Appearing in Denver

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Years ago, in another career path, I entered juried shows quite regularly. Although there was a selection process occurring on my end as well. I looked for shows that were well established, in great venues, with jurors of substance, and … Continue reading →

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evolution of a painting…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

another piece that might have seemed finished but really wasn’t.  Moving out of former studio into the one at home, there were bound to be paintings that I hadn’t totally wrapped up, but had to get out of there anyway.  … Continue reading →

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About that painting I thought was finished…..

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

  …it’s happened again, another piece that I felt was wrapped up has been up on the painting wall again. I know how this happens now. Aside from the fact that revision and editing is one of the pleasures of … Continue reading →

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300 square feet of space…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

= how big my 91 yr. old mom’s new life is- a cozy studio apartment in an assisted living building. Just spent the last four days moving her in, unpacking, sorting, hanging pictures, making it wheelchair accessible and making sure … Continue reading →

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settling in for the winter

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Seems like my other tasks are winding down- and now I’m moving back into my “art-self”. Finally. I am looking forward to what some quality hours in the studio bring, after getting my mom settled in her assisted living apartment, … Continue reading →

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here’s someone you should know about….

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

My friend, Penelope Sartori makes beautiful dream-like photographs but that’s the short version of the story. I was happy to have several of her images in the benefit show I just hung, and even happier that they all sold.  I … Continue reading →

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the art of putting together an art show

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I’ve hung other shows before, even did a majority of the work hanging this one….. but it is daunting to have a specific space, and way more work than optimal to fill it. Such is the nature of fundraising/silent auction-type … Continue reading →

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Beets me….

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

some might dread the coming of winter- me, I’m actually looking forward to fewer little tasks that need attention- like harvesting the last of the garden, remodeling the bathroom, and the end of an interesting but time-consuming contract job. Gives … Continue reading →

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