Month: July 2017

Abstract Expressionism, art, painting, Uncategorized

Art Is Not Happening While Life Makes Other Plans

Deconstructing Frank Lloyd Wright 18 x 24 acrylic, © 2016   A month ago, I was on my way to a September art show in San Diego.  I was on an art high – making plans, painting, designing a post card and all those ancillary tasks that come, happily, with showing one’s work. Then life walked in the door and said, “Hold on there, honey.” … Continue reading Art Is Not Happening While Life Makes Other Plans

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Abstract Expressionism, art, painting, Uncategorized

Life on the Edge(s)

I’ve been working on edges this week. In Walt Disney’s version of Alice in Wonderland, there’s a musical number, “Painting the Roses Red,” in which the minions of the Queen of Hearts are tasked with doing just that – painting the white roses red. I’ve been humming that tune all week, adding my own words, “Painting the edges black.”  And doing just that to the … Continue reading Life on the Edge(s)

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