I’m an idiot, but you already knew that. After writing about discovering Frederick Gaertner in this post, I belatedly realized I had seen–on numerous occasions, no less–one of his paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art. For some reason, I never connected that Gaertner with my Gaertner discovered at the Bonfoey Gallery. The Museum’s “The Furnace”…
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Paintings, Studio Corner, Uncategorized, Vermilion, OH
On the Easel Feb. 10, 2013
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Picasso said he became an artist because he wanted to have his own collection of paintings. That sounds apocryphal but if he didn’t say it, he should have. I’ve been working on these pieces these two days. Working on a painting about being on The Betty Jane and fishing is especially apt on a cold…
Artists, Paintings, Reviews, Thumbs-Up-Down, Uncategorized
Thumbs-up: Bonnard; Thumbs-sideways:Vuillard
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Vuillard Have you dated someone whose online profile scored highly, only to be disappointed upon meeting her/him? I’ve never used an online dating service (my wife has strong opinions on this subject), but my relationship with Vuillard feels like a disappointing blind date. At different times I’ve studied him closely. He has a beguiling profile filled with attributes I admire: he’s…
Bio, Paintings, Uncategorized
Painting: Mother Nursing Infant
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This is an older painting from the gallery. Working on a painting, I get it to a certain point then put it aside. I rarely finish a painting, even a small one, in a single sitting. The task is to remain objective without becoming over critical of oneself, which can ruin a painting. This is…
Art Museums, Artists, Paintings, Uncategorized
Dayton Art Institute—Fail
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The Dayton Art Institute is handsomely situated on a hill above the Great Miami River. The museum’s beautiful Italianate main wing provides a remarkable view of the Dayton skyline. Travelers along I-75 passing beneath the museum’s imposing facade can’t help but be intrigued by the marvelous piece of architecture. The museum’s collection, while not as large…
Paintings, Studio Corner, Uncategorized, Vermilion, OH
In the Studio—10/28/12
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The winds from a furious Nor’easter pound against the studio windows. Whitecaps crash against the shore one after the other with ceaseless regularity, their white froth nearlty reaching the studio door. They say this storm will join with hurricane Sandy in the next day or so. Inside it’s comfy-cozy. The only thing to complain of…
Art Museums, Paintings
Cleveland Museum of Art Opens Renovations
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If you’re like me, art is food–it’s one of life’s essentials. I’ve a lifelong habit of haunting art museums. My excitement is always high at the prospect of a visit, and no matter how often I visit a particular museum my enthusiasm never flags, nor is my sense of adventure and discovery ever satiated. I am in one of…