Studio view - February 2012
I always like the idea of the basement and attic as being symbolic of our sub-conscious. In those areas there is great fecundity - like a day lily blooming out of the dark, deep purple earth. Read moreComments (0)
Floral Medley for Yumiko 24" x 48" acrylic and collage on canvas
detail of floral medley
She said make me painting of colorful beautiful flowers. She said I'm tired of buying arrangements every week and then having to throw them away when they die. She said I want something to last forever. Read moreComments (3)
For the past five years I have had the privilege of doing a client's Christmas card showcasing the gorgeous, Lucy. 2011 depicted her driving off with her red scarf a flowing Snoopy style. She made it through the holidays but left this realm a couple days ago. Rest in peace furry wondrous one. Read moreComments (0)
BODY LANGUAGE STUDIOS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AND OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 2011 4-7pm
LOCATED AT 239 Schuyler Ave Kingston, 3rd Floor above Vanderlyn's
PLEASE JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS, TOUR NEW MASSAGE ROOMS, AND FOR LIVE PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT AND PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL ARTISTS INCLUDING: Dance Theater of Wilkes Barre, Take the Stage, Northeast Academy of Dancing, Faberge Follies, and Ballroom Dance Artisits: Lauren Harrington-Cooper and Raphael Cooperand artwork by Richard Derby and Leigh Pawling
The Boden Clothing Store has opened on Main Street in Pittston - a grand opening on Friday introduced the store with great food, music and big art works amongst the "Anthropology-esque" clothes.
Shown on the left is Dream 1 on silk which is 50" x 50" framed.
Seeing 'works' in a setting always opens up the possibilities of how art can transform a space. Here are three of my pieces in room very close to the Caribbean. Read moreComments (1)
Today I drove up past Hamlin to pick up a great sculpture I purchased at the Artworks Gallery this summer by Matt Povse.
I'm so excited to assemble it and enjoy it for a life time. Here's a shot of him in his studio. Read moreComments (0)
About thirteen years ago I did an asparagus growth chart in the mud room of a home in Shavertown,Pa. The family has documented the date and growth of their four children - from the time they could stand by themselves, to the height to which they've matured. I recently completed another asparagus - fresh for charting growth - on a piece of wood which can be taken with this new family of three should they ever move. Read moreComments (0)
"One of my favorite stories is told about Renoir, the famous french painter. Apparently, when he was older, he suffered greatly from arthritis, but he kept painting anyhow. On one occassion his friend, Matisse, said to him, 'Renoir, why do you keep painting when you are in so much pain?'
Renoir simply replied, 'the pain passses, but the beauty remains.'" Read moreComments (2)
