random acts of art
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Random Acts of Art, #3
From Fullness i set up my travel studio this morning in our blackwater falls state park cabin in west virginia shortly after learning that my sister-in-law linda died last night. a photo reference from a predawn walk wraps me in a hug, nudges me to paintfrom the fullness of my heart—quickly, unhesitatingly, gesturally—phthalo blue, payne’s gray, and Continue reading
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Random Acts of Art, #2
A Keepsake, For Pete’s Sake! Uncle Oscar stores a collection of tchotchkesbehind the glass-fronted door of a cabinet at 40 School Street,a wide cabinet made of polished cherry inside of which sit at least twelve or thirteen small ceramic boxer dogs andeverything Aunt Frances saved from her actual pet boxer, Smudge, including a piece of blue Continue reading
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Random Acts of Art, #1
Shoplifting in Reverse Amanda invites all to participate and playin her annual art giveaway:create four or more small quick joyful works of art,no perfection needed, just start!,label them as free,leave them in public where folks will see—barbershop, mini-mart, library shelf, grocery cart,you name it,sky’s the limit—and walk away grinning,all parties winning. Because, as Amanda says, Continue reading
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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