dotty seiter: now playing diary of an artist at work

inquiry

  • Tidying Up

    After exploring the CutUps concept in my art journal at the beginning of January, I decided to embark on a longer-term project. I took a large sheet of watercolor paper to my trimmer and portioned it into multiple small cards on which to conduct my inquiry. I’m now down to just a trio of remaining Continue reading

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  • Bright (Bright) Sunshiny Day

    Day after our Snow Day: You look out the window, or, better, open the door, [or, still better, head outdoors, I add]and there it is, everything changed, covered with softness, every angle forgiven, every eyesore hidden. —Rosellen Brown, Before and After With mini-Matisse #2 I used the same palette of papers as with #1 but found Continue reading

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  • Itch > Inquiry

    Had an itch today. Scratched it. Explored an inquiry in my sketchbook in a taped square. It’s always well worth taping off a space for the exquisite pleasure of pulling away the tape after the fact. Gave myself over to buoyancy, trusting the waters here to hold me afloat. Continue reading

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My Story

In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.

To make art.

I get hooked.

In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my life as an artist.

I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.

My compass points: bust through fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.

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