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The Owl and Pussycat opening party
As they say in show business “the show must go on”… the week of my opening party for my series of paintings inspired by Edward Lear’s poem “The Owl and the Pussycat” I had a severe allergic reaction to some eye medication. Went to the doctor the day before my big event and got new…
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Hope, human spirits, booties and books
This week I primarily worked on fine art commissions that are holiday gifts so no talking about that. Now about booties and books: My wife and I had been discussing our need for new house slippers … but what kind? Where to get them? So with our questions in the air it so happened that…
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Moles, butterfly, ladybug colors, berries and coffee mugs
This week 5 of my moles were considered “suspicious moles” and were arrested by the dermatologist. 3 were biopsied and held on charges. 2 of the suspects were released but are going to be held under surveillance.These are their “mug shots” below.*Thank goodness my wife went with me to the dermatologist as a witness and…
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Birthday week, a pig and books
Starting birthday week one of our friends made homemade focaccia bread and served it to the 5 of us friends in a basket covered with one of my fabric designs and – and! – AND! – she made a homemade bourbon cake too that was simply amazing!!!!! What a perfect way to start my birthday…
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The elephant in the room and we run outside
I asked my friends recently for ugly wallpaper suggestions that I could use for a painting I was working on. My friends are awesome and helped so much! The 1970’s avocado, orange and yellow combination was mentioned. So were weird rooster and chicken patterns and prickly cactus patterns. One friend talked about her pet peeve…
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Using much eloquence while juggling numbers
A new painting in my Odditerrarium series for upcoming exhibits via Caplan Art Designs is titled “Using Much Eloquence”. Like the others in this series this one is 10 x 8 inches and made with ink, gouache and collage on board. Here’s a closer view so you can see what this dog is thinking. Now…
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Public art private art and pretending
I’ve been thinking lately of how important the ability to imagine is. What if “let’s pretend…” is one of the most useful skills to cultivate all of one’s life? Besides being lots of fun to do using your imagination is an essential mental health skill. I quote from this article “So when you choose to…
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Professional dogs, artist books, unmentionables and hamburger
My new childrens book, The Professional Dog, is progressing nicely. I’ve been thinking of this as a fine art dog portrait album inspired by the idea of the 19th century parlor game The Minister’s Cat. My book concept is an excuse to talk to my friends about their dogs and see if I can do…
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Bunnies books and blooms
As I mentioned in my last post I’ve been sorting and winnowing my illustrations and poetry for a new children’s book. By writing the poem lines on index cards and having the illustrations on paper I can physically spread them out and sort them. This is very much the editing and rewriting process that the…
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Holiday book reader
Happy Holiday’s everyone! (And yes, there are nods to some friends, family within the artwork below. This image was our Holiday card this year…)
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