Two paintings today
I used to think speed is important in art making. Speed relates to spontaneity–some say–and spontaneity guarantees authenticity, if not creativity. While spontaneity is important in art making, it’s not…
Painting Tom
Painting Tom is a short film by Jake Harness. Jake is a young filmmaker and Painting Tom is part of his documentary on creative people. To my suprise, I enjoyed…
Toledo (Ohio) Art Museum
It might surprise you to learn that the Toledo Art Museum is outstanding. Indeed, you might be surprised that the city has an art museum. Today, Toledo is a city…
Julie Friedman at Busta Gallery
In her show, Perennial Shift, at the William Busta Gallery, Julie Friedman exhibits a print maker’s love of process. Initially, the pieces (a useful generic term) reminded me of the silhouettes you can have made at Coney Island…
Sight for Sore Eyes
I took this from the studio window. After the weekend’s bitter cold and snow, it was heartening to see this sailboat underway in calm waters. Although the boat is not…
Cleveland Museum of Art 2013 Staff Exhibition
I attended the annual Cleveland Museum of Art Staff Exhibition the other day. Like last year, the show is in the museum’s lower level by the parking garage. Unlike last…
In the studio 2/23/2014
The large (42″ x 68″), unfinished painting is titled Conversation. The smaller (36″ x 48″) painting, Whispers, was finished yesterday. Two paintings of people talking while outdoors? A coincidence (I think), although…
My wife’s birthday
Yesterday was my wife Kathleen’s birthday. As a present, I planted these perennials in our front yard. The day was mild and the work was enjoyable. Like all good husbands,…