No Such Thing as Realism
There is no such thing as realism or abstraction necessarily. You’d find that out very quickly if you tried to eat a Cezanne apple–you’d get a mouthful of paint.
Month: March 2017
NYC in Architecture, Light, and Reflection
Here are the photos I took in New York City last week featuring architecture, light, and reflections…
Projects and Divine Mind’s Direction
Glide instead of trudge. Work out from perfection instead of up to it. Enjoy the refreshing breeze of unselfed accomplishment. Thrive in a joyous friendship and collaboration with the divine. Keep your solidarity with the most high kindled in every detail of your work.
Fun in New York City
I spent a lovely couple days last week with blog reader Hallie in New York City. We had fun romping around, and it was a great way to…
Curried Tuna Recipe with Apples and Raisins
This is a delicious, easy alternative to traditional tuna salad.
From Violence to Hope (New Abstract Pastel)
This most recent concept piece of mine was done for a collaboration between the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and the Women’s Center in Danbury…
The New Woman Shall Subdue the Whole Earth
Mary Baker Eddy quote with paintings of women by Richard Burlet…
Success is Determined by Progress
Success is not defined by the opinions of others, not measured by wealth, power, or fame…
I Got an Award in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
I was delighted to get a merit award in this lovely Connecticut Pastel Society show going on this month at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.
Sunday Sketching (Book Review)
This is an absolutely wonderful book. It is part memoir, part a book about design and creativity, part humor and pure brilliance. I give it 5 stars.
Whistling Swans (poem by Mary Oliver)
Do you bow your head when you pray or do you look
up into that blue space?
Recipe: Scallops on Flash Roasted Tomatoes and Leeks
My husband raved about this. Maybe it was the butter talking or the novelty of serving a different type of protein, but I agree, it was a delicious success.
Photos from Recent Walks
We’ve had some pleasant weather lately, and it has been good to get out in it. I see compositions everywhere are you can see here…
When the Emperor Was Divine (Book Review)
This books does not take long to read, but it is deeply affecting. I give it five stars.