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February 7, 2014

Lasting Images

Recently I went to the Guggenheim in New York to see the Christopher Wool exhibit which I enjoyed but was completely taken by a side gallerly curated by Lauren Hinkson named "Lasting Images". The piece that drew me in by Mona Hatoum was vertical wires suspended in a cube which shifted and changed as you walked along side it. On closer inspection you saw the the wire were actually barbed wire.... "it's ethereal form belies a forboding presence."

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February 7, 2014

He's 48

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January 16, 2014

The ART of GIVING

The QUESTION:  What do you get for your beloved after fourteen years of marriage?

The QUESTION:  What do you get for your beloved after fourteen years of marriage?

THE ANSWER? A painting of the ceremony of marriage.

THE RESULT?   She said: "He held it forever and repeated over and over again ...it's awesome... you really got me!

THE QUESTION:  What do you get for your mother turning 70 who has everything she could possibly need.... loves flowers and hues of blue and purple?

THE ANSWER?  A handmade large scarf that she can wear or hand of lavender flowers inspired by Monet's garden.

THE RESULT?  Happy mamma - happy daughter.

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December 1, 2013

Identify your identity

Julia Cameron has written many books which help cultivate creativity. Yes - a blank canvas is still exhilarating and scary - until I begin... and then it's ok. All ok.Looking over some questions from her book Walking in This World which I answered in 2007, I was once again reassurred that I am doing what I believe I was called to do.Here are some of the questions:

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October 24, 2013

Shout Out for Nina......

Nina Davidowitz won a solo show at the Hope Horn Gallery in the current Bi-Annual Show for 2015 --- Here is Nina with one of her many beautiful works.....Yay Nina!

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October 23, 2013

Northeastern Pa Art Scene is Alive and Well

There is some great art to be seen in Northeastern Pa - If you are able to get out and about this weekend - super shows at Afa and Art Works and the Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton as well as the Lindner Gallery at Marywood.  

Besty Fulton - "Seascape" - AFA Gallery - (above)

There is some great art to be seen in Northeastern Pa - If you are able to get out and about this weekend - super shows at Afa and Art Works and the Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton as well as the Lindner Gallery at Marywood.  All part of the biannual show - here are some pieces that piqued my interest -

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