You looked cold and wistful on the raised platform.
I wanted to touch your solid hand, but was discouraged
by the security cameras protecting your solitary stance.
Museum Moment
Tag Archives: art
Comfort
When I painted in art school, I got paint in my hair,
on my face and on my clothing. All these years later
placing my markers and brush on the counter,
I look down at my stained hands. Some things don’t
really change, and I take comfort in that.
Read: The Paper Garden
The Paper Garden
by Molly Peacock
The Paper Garden is both interesting and inspiring. The biographer, Molly Peacock, weaves her own story alongside the story of Mary Delaney, who at the age of 72 began her stunning collection of cut paper flowers.
Unique.
On the shelf right now
books by Sibella Court
two quarters, a nickle and three pennies
very tiny bunny
a cup with pencils, pens, brushes and a knife
bracelet with green stones
birch bark
frosted glass mushroom and a sparrow’s skull
Exposed
Passing graffiti in the desert, I wonder, who are the artists?
What person came to this barren, unforgiving land where one can drive for hours without passing a house, a business, another human—and decided to make their mark here in the middle of nothing?
Much later I realized, we are all artists of one kind or another but some of us are brave enough to paint the desert.
watercolor hearts
Original heart illustration finished
yesterday evening for a graduation card
Reading: Creative Block
Creative Block
by Danielle Krysa (published by Chronicle Books SF)
from thejealouscurator.com
This is a beautiful book featuring 50 artist interviews and photos of their work. I’m really enjoying the gorgeous images printed on velvety white stock. The interviews make me wish I was having a steamy cup of coffee with each artist and the author. Love.
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