I need to begin painting again. I haven’t put brush in hand for months. Nothing has inspired me lately. There are a couple of paintings that I have been commissioned to do and I should get off my butt and start them, but alas, I haven’t. Starting is the hardest part, but once I begin, … [Read more]
This is the exterior of Centre Pompidou, the National Modern Art Museum in Paris. What unique architecture. I imagine it was shocking to the locals when it first opened in 1977; but that’s what a modern art museum should be. Did a little Googling and here’s what I found: “The architects created huge uncluttered space … [Read more]
Next fall I’m travelling to Europe and last week I took the first step of my adventure, I picked up a couple of travel books. Let me tell you, I’m devouring the France one. Trying to figure out the city maps, trains, and sights to see is a daunting task, but an exciting one. I … [Read more]
I hope to find a place like this when I go to Europe.
After all the bright and shiny colours of summer, it’s time to wrap yourself up in the rich hues of fall. This was painted for my friend Denise and now hangs in her living room.
In the fall of 2006, my mom and I visited the Auguste Rodin exhibit at the WAG. Besides the “Thinker” and “The Kiss” I didn’t know much about his work. Rodin’s bronzes were impressive. They were harsh and beautiful at the same time. Their rough texture made you feel the emotional state of the subject … [Read more]
Frida Kahlo is amazing. I didn’t used to think so. I would look at her paintings in art books and think “nice unibrow.” Her paintings didn’t interest me. They were colourful for sure, but otherwise they looked boring and depressing. Seriously, how many self portraits can a person paint? I changed my opinion awhile ago. … [Read more]
Well, I finally decided to start a blog. This past year I have been thinking off and on about starting one and since becoming a Twitter addict, I think this is just a natural evolution. So here we go… here are my ramblings about life, art and anything else that catches my fancy (in more … [Read more]
