writing
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book plus sketchbook equals art
I’ve been reading “Confessions of a Young Novelist” by Umberto Eco. During one evenings reading I drew this drawing in my sketchbook. Now, as I read further in Eco’s book, I’m in the process of developing my sketchbook drawing into a small work of fine art. Here is the drawing;
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where Sue’s dogs are
A few of my dogs hanging around (on exhibit) at Caplan Art Designs www.caplanartdesigns.com – please contact the gallery for more information about any of these artworks.
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public art comforts
On Wednesday I had a meeting with the executive director of the Curtis Children’s Justice Center (CJC) to discuss the logistics regarding the Feb. 8 unveiling of the artwork I did for them. As we talked the director said something that I’ve been thinking about ever since. She said, and I wish I could remember…
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four friday links
Four helpful fine art, illustration and writing submission/call for entry site links: http://artistmarketingresources.com/ https://duotrope.com/ http://www.submittable.com/ https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/
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taking off
I’ve got a lot on my plate these days; fine art deadlines, illustration deadlines, some writing deadlines. In the photo above I’m at work dyeing paper for one of my in-progress collages … yep, one that has a deadline attached. I’d say I’m dye-ing along dead-lines but Halloween is over and I don’t want to…
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similarities of art and writing
I have always enjoyed the kinship between visual art and the written word. Both disciplines similarly use plot, character and a story! As a way to develop my fine art designs i have actively read and studied creative writing (in addition to art, art techniques etc.) since college. So imagine my delight to find that…
