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Scam Alert
I had an attempted scam sent my way this past week and want to notify you of what happened since the person has visited my sites and may get to your sites via mine. Apparently, this is am ongoing scam.I received an email from mailto:jann.gill001@gmai...
New Painting
I haven't settled on a complete title yet, but it will have the phase "seeds of doubt" located somewhere within it. Any ideas are most welcome.Finally, my first real newsletter goes out tonight........
Food as Art
After a rather depressing week wrestling with back issues, I did manage a few hours of painting Monday. Today I went for an eye exam and had my eyes dilated, so no painting today. I don't believe in accidents and I am considering, as I lay on an ice ...
Artomatic Deinstallation
All went well at Artomatic last night. I probably did more than I should have, but it took less than an hour. The hardest part was removing the vinyl letters. It is good to have my "children" home and now the process of going through the guestbook be...
Artomatic Closing
Tonight is deinstallation at Artomatic. I can't believe it is over! I don't know how helpful I can be to Craig who will probably have to do it all because of this neck and shoulder issue. I am going to make some calls about deep tissue massage tomorr...
Update
Today has been a bit difficult because I am still having trouble with my shoulders and neck. I am at a place now where I may need to take extended time away from painting, which I cannot afford to do.I managed a few hours today, though, on three pain...
Today's Painting on the easel
It has been at least nine since I have painted a self portrait. I have never done one in oil so, I must have been is a brave head space today. Really fun, really challenging. I have a lot of ideas about where to take this. I did the initial blocking ...
On the Sidelines
Well, today I am in more discomfort than I was yesterday, SO, I have to take a few days off. Sitting here is frustrating so out to run a few errands and get a haircut today (starting to look like Billy Idol in the morning.) Even typing this my upper ...
What would your Portrait look like?
I am in one of those periods when my neck and upper back are giving me fits. It seems like I am stuck at the moment with ice and rest helping very little. Certainly painting and what I am doing at the moment are not contributing to healing. Very frus...
Artomatic Saturday
We finally had the opportunity to go to Artomatic as patrons on Saturday. Friends Chris and Kari Mercer, with Sophie and unnamed baby number two, joined us for lunch and a few hours to view the artwork. I think the only floor we haven't visited yet i...
Andrew Wyeth and Michael Jackson
I have read the biography "Andrew Wyeth, a Secret Life" (Richard Meryman) three times and have revisited passages since his death at 91 this past January. While keeping an eye on CNN and Fox coverage of Michael Jackson yesterday afternoon, I remember...
Today's Paintng: From a Dream
Back to the painting from a dream I had. I have had this one on the shelf for weeks. This is what painting and creativity are about as far as I am concerned. No set up, not photos...just wide open. There are an infinite number of little details I can...
I Have Been Brashed
A veteran Artomatic artist asked me a few weeks ago if I had been "brashed" yet. I hadn't heard of this and knew nothing about what it might be. She explained to me that there is a poet who writes poems for the artists participating in Artomatic. It ...
Today's Painting
oil on masonite, 5 x 7 I neglected to mark the back of the photo and therefore have no idea what manner of bird of prey this is.....any thoughts anybody? Hard to tell not being about to see the entire body. Resembles a Tawny hawk, but I am not convin...
Artist Theo Jansen
I am quite fascinated by dutch artist Theo Jansen. He builds kinetic sculptures that are not only the work of a keen engineer, but also an artist with extraordinary sensitivity to the beauty of form. Be sure to go to the "film" section to see the ani...
Tammy Vitale Blog Interview
Fellow Artomatic artist Tammy Vitale is interviewing select artist from this year's show. You can read my interview here. It will be a quick read since I am, indeed, a woman of few words.Tammy, who is a sculptress, has teamed up with Heather Bartlett...
Sculptor suicide
Sculptor Peter Farrow committed suicide yesterday in his gallery. I don't know much about the situation, but he was an accomplished artist living and working in Vermont. My elation about the days sale is quite tempered by this tragedy of yet another ...
Delivery of "Pen"
This morning I delivered "Pen" to a collector. These wonderful people love art and are so excited about my work, I always end up visiting for awhile. They want to know every detail and take such a an interest in what I do. I feel so very grateful for...
Monday Push and Pull
Monday. I feel sort of a slowing down, a pacing, coming on as we have worked hard to prepare for Artomatic and now move into the third week of the show. There has been so much energy expended between AOM, thinking about and painting for upcoming fa...
He Bears Repeating....
I have posted about the brilliant Richard J. Bailey before and I am going to do it again. He illustrated and wrote a book called "The Needful Head" that has actually been made into a short film. Be amazed at this amazingness....(that is now a word!) ...
Today's Painting: Luna Moth
Last night we took Reuben for a walk to the park across the street. We let him go mental on the field, which usually lasts about three minutes. The benefit of having a giant breed dog is that they are low energy, have only sparks of craziness and the...
Artomatic 2009 and ArtsDc.com
ArtsDc.com has made a great short film featuring some of the artwork at Artomatic 2009. My wall shows up at about a minute and sixteen seconds....
Narratives
After sitting in Panera for three hours this morning with my friend, Diana, I drove home thinking how vital it is that we are careful not to surround ourselves with people who mirror us. Diana and Greg have four kids that they home school. I have two...
Met to Exhibit "Torment of St Anthony"
It is fairly uncontested that "The Torment of St Anthony" is Michelangelo's earliest known painting. The painting, a copy of a Schongauer engraving, is among only a few easel paintings attributed to Michelangelo. Here is the story....
Today's Painting: Phobetor
I love when the eyes begin to have life. It is a moment that nothing compares to in painting. It is the moment of true inspiration. That word is perfectly defined by "to inflame" or "to breathe." I feel painting by painting I am moving back to my su...
Richard J. Bailey
For my first volunteer shift at Artomatic Saturday, I was able to be on the same floor that my work is on. I worked at the information table with the multi-talented, amazing Richard J. Bailey. Richard is a NYC artist who is making the transition to D...
On the Easel: "Phobetor"
This is the beginning stage of "Phobetor." It was important to get the masses laid in before the weekend. That is a tarsier sitting on his head, sort of a beautifully creepy kind of asian monkey. For those of you who need a brush up on your Greek my...
Today's Painting
I have a lot of paintings I can work on today, and a few to start, but I wanted to get a little further with this one. I will start "Phobetor" tomorrow as I have had that painting in my mind for sometime. Now that Artomatic is up and running, time to...
Satruday Night at Artomatic
We had dinner with friends near Capitol Hill last night and headed back to Artomatic for a few hours.I was able to focus a little more on the other artwork than I was on opening night.I will post links to these artists as we go through the Five weeks...
Artomatic: Opening Night
There was a great turnout for the opening night of Artomatic. We had a great time meeting other artists and seeing (and hearing) their work. I took a lot of photos, so I have uploaded them to my Flickr page.55 M Street. All the floors lit and packed ...
