Reflective Drawing (Sketchbook Ideas #4)
The exercise celebrates balance as closely as you can achieve it.
Polly Castor
Instructions on Not Giving Up (Poem by Ada Limon with Photos)
Spring brings hope, casting aside emptiness in favor of receptivity.
Wade Zahares (Featured Artist)
I love Wade Zahares’ work– the vibrant colors he uses, the childlike innocence of them, and the whimsy and contentment they exude.
Green Curry Cauliflower Soup (Recipe)
Our book group thought this was yummy and wanted the recipe, so here it is.
Impersonalize Evil to Be the Healer in the Room
If you refuse to give evil any power, it can have no effect.
Where Did the Money Go? (New Textured Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Does it seem to you like money seems to evaporate like bubbles rising and floating away?
The Idea I Had Lost My Mother No Longer Existed (Thích Nhất Hạnh Quote)
I felt very strongly that I had never lost my mother.
God as Mother (Today’s Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)
This newspaper article about God as Mother is in three Ct Newspapers today.
Lessons in Chemistry (Book Review)
This is a book about a talented woman chemist seeking equality in the very condescending and chauvinist world of the 50’s and 60’s in California.
White Bean Soup with Bacon and Parmesan (Recipe)
This is hearty and good, and makes 4 servings, two for us when I make it, and two for a quick meal later in the week.
Textured Acrylic Grounds for Pastel (Examples and Explanation)
I teach my pastel workshop students to paint in their texture, but they always want techie shortcuts, and for that, a textured acrylic ground is the best way.
A Spring Walk During the 245 Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield
See my photos here of Ridgefield 245 years after the revolution, with some of the same trees and houses, on a glorious day with leaves popping out and flowers festooning every nook and cranny.
Deeps of Peace Show by Brian Rutenburg in NYC (Photos)
I’ve long been a fan of this painter of abstract landscapes and was thrilled to see his work in person.
A Wonderful Day of Art, Theater, Flowers, and Serendipity in NYC (Photos)
We had a great day. I will post about the fabulous art show tomorrow; in this post are the rest of my photos of our delightful outing.
Bits and Clips for April 2022
I hope you find something in these links, memes, photos, poems, and paintings that is inspiring, educational, interesting, motivational, soothing, joyous, or encouraging…
The Priory of the Orange Tree (Book Review)
At 804 pages this novel is quite an undertaking, but I loved both Ead and Tané, and was glad to follow them into the Abyss, only to emerge triumphant and satisfied.
Crispy Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing (Recipe)
This is a healthy flavor blast with lots of great middle eastern seasonings, and contrasting textures.