A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Abstract Painting Exercise: Pouring, Spraying, Throwing Paint
Read moreI had a great time doing these. I threw, spattered, and poured paint. It was especially fun to drop...
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Leaning Tree at Camp Newfound (New Landscape Painting)
Read moreHere is the painting I finished at camp yesterday. I was attracted to the strong diagonal composition and how...
Three Quotes About the Power of Art (by Karen Montanaro)
Read moreKaren Montanaro, an instructor at Creative Arts Camp, summarizes the power of art in these three short quotes.
Exercise: Down the Road from Oz 1 & 2
Read moreHere is the first exercise I did in my painting class from camp. We were to paint a still...
Back At Creative Arts Camp
Read moreThis is a church camp and I love the intersection of Christian Scientists and creative people. They are both...
Our Youngest Daughter Moves into Her First Apartment and Begins Junior Year
Read moreThe apartment is owned by the campus itself, complete with campus furniture and a full kitchen. It is quite...
Two Pottery Pieces Fresh Out of the Kiln
Read moreBoth of these pieces that I have done in sgraffito have recently emerged from the kiln.
Eclipse Links
Read moreHere are a few links for today's solar eclipse: facts about it, places to view it, and to watch...
The Glass Universe (Book Review)
Read moreIf you are interested in astronomy, or like detailed histories especially in the sciences, or you are interested in...
House, Gardens, and Art at Hill-Stead Museum
Read moreIf you haven't seen this small gem, it is definitely worth the short amount of time it takes to...
Duchess Rail Trail Bike Ride Over the Hudson
Read moreWe left from Hopewell Junction, and round trip, across the Hudson and back, it was 28 miles.
New Pastel Painting: Amaranth in the Gardens at Hollandia
Read moreThe gardens here locally at Hollandia nursery are amazing. I have always wanted to paint them. Here I was...
