Monday, December 29, 2014

Painting and underpainting: towards the light

I've been visiting Daddio in California over the holidays. He has been struggling with his health. The tiger that built my studio years ago is undertaking his biggest battle.
This small field I passed each day as I traveled back and forth from the hospital. The morning light was magical. When I was there I only had time to do a watercolor underpainting. With the memory of the field in my mind I finished with pastels in the studio. I posted both, since I have had numerous requests to do so. :-)
Please send some warmth and prayers to Daddio.

underpainting

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Hope and Happy Christmas


"Hope" is the thing with feathers—
That perches in the soul—
And sings the tune without the words—
And never stops—at all—

And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard—
And sore must be the storm—
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm—

I've heard it in the chillest land—
And on the strangest Sea—
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb—of Me. 


Emily Dickinson

Happy Christmas friends!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

driving and art

5.5x5.5 pastel
Artists can be the worst drivers imaginable. We see beauty everywhere we go, therefore we can be VERY distractable.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

water towers and holiday show


The holiday party at the Waverly Street Gallery was wonderful and packed! Thank you to all who came. The opening reception for the show is this Friday, 6-9pm. This pastel is in the show and was inspired by my time in NYC. I have a real fascination with those water towers.

Monday, December 1, 2014

coming up this week

The Waverly Gallery hangs its annual Holiday show this Sunday and opens it with a big bang on Sunday (December 7th) - late afternoon. That's the time we honor our special friends and collectors. Live music, great food and drink. Please do come if you are in the area. Four to six pm. Email me if you want more information...